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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 18,2002
7•p.m., Council Chambers
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. PUBLIC INPUT
Individuals may address the Planning'Commission about any item not included on the regular
agenda. Speakers are requested.to come to, the podium, state their name. and address for the-
Clerk's record, and limit their remarks to five minutes.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6. MEETING MINUTES
6.1 Review and Approve Planning Commission Minutes of April 16, 2002
7. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY COUNCIL
7.1 Designate a Planning Commission Member to the June 25, 2002, City Council Meeting
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Culvers Restaurant, 4000/4004 Silver Lake Road NE:
(a) Conditional use permit for a drive-through restaurant and because restaurant is
located less than 250 feet from a residential zoning district;
(b) On-site parking variance for required number of spaces for every 50 square feet of
floor area for a fast food, take out, or convenience restaurant;
(c) Combine Lot 1, Block 1, Apache Plaza with Lot 2, Block 1, Apache Plaza; and
(d) Rear yard setback variance .request of 4.25 feet to meet the 20 feet -setback
requirement
8.2 City of St. Anthony, Amend City -Ordinance relating to the definition of "garage" and
"accessory building" and to regulate the size of garages in residential districts
8.3 City of St. Anthony, Amend City Ordinance Section 1400.10, subd. 5(2) regulating the
placement of ground signs
8.4 City of St. Anthony, Amend City Ordinance Section 1640.03 to remove wax in the
production of candles and the production of home fragrance products as a
manufacturing permitted use in the Light Industrial district
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9. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
9.1 Northwest Quadrant Redevelopment Update
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
ATTENTION PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS:
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT SUSAN HALL AT
612-706-1324.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
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3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
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5 APRIL 16, 2002
6 7:00 p.m.
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9 I. CALL TO ORDER
10 Chair Melsha called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
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12 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
13 Chair Melsha invited the Commissioners and the audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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15 III. ROLL CALL.
16 Commissioners present: Chair Melsha; Vice Chair Stille, Commissioners Hanson, Hoska,
17 Steeves, Thomas, and Tillman.
18 Absent: None.
19 Also present: Assistant City Manager Susan Henry.
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22 IV. PUBLIC INPUT.
23 Hearing no comments, Chair Melsha moved forward with the agenda.
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26 V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
27 Motion by Chair Melsha, second by Commissioner Hanson, to approve the meeting agenda as
28 presented.
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30 Motion carried unanimously.
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32 VI. MEETING MINUTES.
33 6.1 Review and Approve Planning Commission Minutes of March 19, 2002.
34 Motion by Commissioner Steeves, second by Vice Chair Stille,to approve the Planning
35 Commission meeting minutes of March 19, 2002 as submitted.
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37 Motion carried unanimously.
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39 VII. COMMUNICATION WITH CITY COUNCIL.
40 7.1 Designate a Planning Commission member to the April 23, 2002, City Council
41 Meeting.
42 Chair Melsha indicated that Commissioner Tillman was available to attend the next City
43 Council meeting on April 23, 2002.
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45 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
46 8.1 Troy Martenson,3645 Chelmsford Road: subdivision request for single-family lot.
47 Chair Melsha opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m.
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49 Susan Henry stated that Troy Martenson, property owner of the single-family residential
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April 16, 2002
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1 lot at 3645 Chelmsford Road, is requesting a lot split. She explained that Mr. Martenson
2 contacted city staff several months ago about the feasibility of splitting the single-family
3 residential property at 3645 Chelmsford. Because of the lack of details and sufficient
4 information, staff recommended he get a survey completed. Staff also noted to Mr.
5 Martenson that he needed to be the property owner when bringing the subdivision request
6 forward. Since that time, the survey has been completed and Mr. Martenson has closed
7 on the property. Staff has requested proof of ownership paperwork but has not yet
8 received the documentation, like a purchase agreement or deed.
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10 Henry reviewed the survey submitted by Mr. Martenson that depicts two parcels: A and
11 B. Parcel A is drawn to be a substandard lot of 6,420 square feet. Once the lot is split as
12 proposed, Parcel A would become the interior lot. According to city code, interior lots
13 are to be a minimum of 9,000 square feet or less than 75 feet in width at the building
14 setback line.
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16 Henry noted that Parcel B is drawn to be 17,120 square feet, which needs to be a
17 minimum of 11,000 square feet, or less than 90 square feet in width at the building
18 setback-line, to meet city code requirements; this drawn parcel far exceeds that standard.
19 Parcel B's setbacks are not written to City code in relation to the proposed building
20 shown on the survey. The minimum rear yard must have a depth equal to the greater of
21 20% of the depth of the entire lot or 25 feet; the survey shows 13 feet. The minimum
22 front yard must have a depth equal to the greater of 30 feet or a distance equal,to.the-_._,,
23 average of the front yard depths of the two adjacent lots; the survey shows 26 feet.
24 Henry noted that Parcel A does not meet some of City code minimum standards;
25 however, this is the parcel with the existing home and detached garage.
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27 Henry indicated the total square footage of the subject property is 23,540 (107 X 220)
28 square feet. Although this is enough square footage to technically split the property into
29 two, it is not all-usable square footage due to the easements on the property. Mr.
30 Martenson did not know of the easements until after he acquired the property and the
31 survey was completed. Prior to the April 16 Planning Commission meeting, he plans to
32 check with Northern States Power on the details about the 75 foot overhead lines
33 easement. She advised that Mr. Martenson and Pioneer Engineering, the surveyor, both
34 received copies of the City's ordinance as it pertains to the single-family zoning district
35 and subdivision of land.
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37 Henry explained that prior to receiving the survey and when in discussions with City staff
38 about the lot split, Mr. Martenson's sketches on a City plat map showed Parcel A at
39 9,095 square feet and Parcel B at 14,445 square feet. City staff offered to meet and
40 discuss the subdivision request in relation to the city code with the applicant. He said he
41 wanted to wait until after the April 16 public hearing.
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43 Henry stated staff recommends denial of the lot subdivision because it does not meet
44 minimum lot standards nor does it meet the setbacks required by city ordinance. By
45 approving this lot split, the City would be approving a substandard lot (Parcel A). She
46 indicated Mr. Martenson is aware of staff's recommendation and is looking for direction
47 on how he might proceed in working with the City to redevelop the property.
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2 Troy Martenson, 3645 Chelmsford Road, indicated he was unaware of a 75 foot NSP
3 easement through the back of his property. He stated he may now propose to tear down
4 the single-family home to rebuild townhomes, as he is not going to be able to subdivide
5 the lot and meet the square footage requirements.
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7 Commissioner Thomas questioned if Mr. Martenson was going to build an additional
8 single family home or duplex on Parcel B. Mr. Martenson stated this was his original
9 plan as he is currently renting a home on Parcel A.
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11 Chair Melsha asked if the proposed building on Parcel B could be smaller. Mr.
12 Martenson indicated this could be done, but noted the lot split was the first part of this
13 process. He noted a single family home or duplex could be proposed for this site.
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15 Commissioner Tillman asked if Parcel A was in conformance as suggested by the
16 applicant. Henry stated Parcel A doesn't meet City code at this time with the rear yard
17 setback. Commissioner Tillman added that Parcel A was too small and the proposed
18 building on Parcel B did not meet the City setbacks.
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20 Commissioner Steeves noted the layout of the building on Parcel B could be modified to
21 meet City specifications. He added that if the structure were more rectangular in shape it
22 would fit on the lot with a driveway over the NSP easement.
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24 Chair Melsha suggested Mr. Martenson work with City staff on a plan for this structure
25 before the lot split is approved to see if there is a compromise requiring fewer variances.
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27 Mr. Martenson asked if he could create an irregular Parcel A to meet the 9,000 square
28 foot limit. Henry stated she would not recommend an irregular lot be created.
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30 Commissioner Hanson asked if the existing single family home could be remodeled. Mr.
31 Martenson stated the existing structure was extremely old and would not be fit for an
32 addition. He indicated he would be more in favor of removing the existing home to build
33 one that suits his needs.
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35 Vice Chair Stille recommend removing the existing structure on Parcel A to build a
36 single-family home or duplex that meets his needs on the entire lot. Mr. Martenson
37 indicated he would rethink his plan and visit with staff in the near future.
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39 Chair Melsha closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
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41 Commission Hanson agreed with Vice Chair Stille's comments to have the applicant
42 place a duplex or triplex on this lot with the removal of the existing structure.
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44 Motion by Commissioner Steeves, second by Commissioner Hoska, to recommend denial
45 of the lot subdivision because it does not meet minimum lot standards nor does it meet
46 the setbacks required by City ordinance and based on the rationale that by approving this
47 lot split, the City would be approving a substandard lot(Parcel A), remembering that the
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1 Commission would seek further input from this applicant in the future.
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3 Motion carried unanimously.
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5 8.2 Apache Animal Medicine, P.A.;250137" Avenue NE: sign variance request for one
6 additional ground sign.
7 Chair Melsha opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
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9 Susan Henry stated that Apache Animal Medicine, P.A., owner of the commercially
10 zoned property at 2501 37`" Avenue Northeast, is requesting a sign variance for an
11 additional ground sign. She noted that Apache Animal Medicine currently has one
12 ground sign that was installed earlier this year. They are asking for another ground sign
13 for identification purposes because of two distinct businesses located in one building.
14 This request requires a variance because City code states that one principal structure of a
15 parcel of land is allowed one ground sign, regardless of the number of tenants in the
16 building.
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18 Henry explained that Apache Animal Medicine states an additional ground sign would
19 relieve an undue hardship and correct extraordinary circumstances. .In particular, the
20 applicant points to preexisting setbacks and the railroad, forcing two entrances. Also the
21 applicant mentions the need to maintain separation between healthy pets (Apache
22 Grooming and Boarding) and potentially ill pets (Apache_Animal__Hospital)--with two
23 entrances. Finally, the applicant states they want to be able to clearly tell clients where
24 the entrances are with safety concerns regarding traffic on 37' Avenue.
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26 Henry advised that according to City code, ground signs must be affixed to the ground by
27 means of a base with no visibility between the bottom of the sign and the base on which
28 it is attached, and landscaped to enhance the appearance of the signage. The sign was
29 originally open, as drawn on the plans, and city staff asked the applicant to fill in the gap,
30 as code requires. Since that time the applicant has taken care of this.
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32 Henry recommended approval of the variance request/additional ground sign on the
33 contingency that the current sign on the property be brought up to city code by filling in
34 the gap between the bottom of the sign and the base to which it is attached with agreed
35 upon materials. The second ground sign approved with this variance should be built
36 identically to the first sign. In addition, the applicant must meet all other code
37 requirements as it relates to ground signs.
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39 Ray Ogrin, representative for Apache Animal Medicine, thanked Ms. Henry for her
40 presentation. He noted they are requesting these signs to present a clear separation
41 between the healthy and sick animals to this site. Mr. Ogrin stated this would help
42 resolve traffic issues along 37`"Avenue as well.
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44 Commissioner Steeves asked how much sign area was allowed for a building this size.
45 Henry stated up to 64 square feet was allowed on this site and noted they were requesting
46 a 48 square foot sign as a part of the per ground additional sign/variance.
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1 Chair Melsha questioned the distance between the two signs. Mr. Ogrin indicated there
2 would be approximately 370 feet between the signs as proposed.
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4 Commissioner Thomas stated he felt this was a reasonable request to have signage at
5 each parking lot entrance.
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7 Chair Melsha closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m.
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9 Chair Melsha agreed that this was a reasonable request. Vice Chair Stille stated the two,,.
10 entrances to the building and two separate parking lots creates a uniqueness on this lot.
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12 Commissioner Thomas stated this was also for the safety of the animals and traffic along
13 37`h Avenue.
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15 Motion by Commissioner Thomas, second by Commissioner Tillman, to recommend
16 approval of the variance request/additional ground sign on the contingency that the
17 second ground sign approved with this variance should be built identically to the first
18 sign. In addition, the applicant must meet all other code requirements as it relates to
19 ground signs, with the second sign to be the same dimensions and color as the first.
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21 Motion carried unanimously.
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23 IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.
24 9.1 Preliminary Site Plan for Culvers Restaurant 4000 Block of Silver Lake Road.
25 Susan Henry indicated that the City has been working on an agreement with the owners
26 of Culvers Restaurant in Vadnais Heights to develop the former Hardees site,now City-
27 owned, at 4004 Silver Lake Road into a Culvers Restaurant for St. Anthony. Culvers
28 representatives have been negotiating with Exhaust Pros for their site at 4002 Silver Lake
29 Road. Their plan is to eventually combine the two parcels into one once they close on the
30 Exhaust Pros property in mid May. She noted Steve Sparks would be presenting a plan
31 to the Commissioners.
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33 The restaurant seating is planned for 160 people. The proposed hours of operation are
34 from 10:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. Culvers representatives are aware of the Northwest
35 Quadrant Redevelopment Plan and have been in communication with Len Pratt. Both
36 parties agree it is imperative to tie the new Culvers Restaurant to the Apache
37 area redevelopment effort.
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39 Henry explained that at this point, Culvers representatives want to share their preliminary
40 plans for the 4000 Block of Silver Lake Road with the Planning Commission. Culvers
41 representatives are planning to be back to the May or June Planning Commission meeting
42 with final development plans and the public hearing.
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44 Steve Sparks, representing Culvers Restaurant, introduced himself and handed out menus
45 to each of the Commissioners. He explained all Culvers Restaurants are owner/operator
46 concepts except for five locations, which are used primarily for training. He noted this
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1 assists in keeping the stores flourishing. Mr. Sparks noted Culvers is a family-style
2 restaurant with a great menu.
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.4 Chair Melsha asked how Culvers differed from other fast food stores. Mr. Sparks stated .
5 it is a quick-style family restaurant. He noted all orders were made to order with drive
6 through orders being met in four minutes or less.
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8 Mr. Sparks explained that when orders are placed inside,people are able to sit and their
9 food is brought out to them. He noted this restaurant is much more home-like, falling
10 somewhere between McDonalds and Applebee's,with no tip. Mr. Sparks explained it
11 would meet a need in this area for a family style restaurant other than Champ's.. He
12 stated the menu is not trendy, it offers a wide variety of food with frozen custard to round
13 out the concept and add depth to the menu. Mr. Sparks indicated this wide variety assists
14 in keeping Culvers viable.
16 Commissioner Thomas questioned how the typical seating was in a Culvers Restaurant.
17 Mr. Sparks stated 120 people is the norm for a Culvers Restaurants,where he is
18 proposing 160 seats. He noted in speaking with City staff about the Hardees site, there
19 would be adequate parking for this building if the seating were bumped.up to 160. Mr.
20 Sparks stated the additional seating could be used for business meetings,birthday parties,
21 etc.
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23 Commissioner Thomas indicated the site is in a planned unit development and will have
24 some similar design standards that will have to be met. He questioned if Culvers was
25 willing to meet these design standards, or even to eliminate the blue roof. Mr. Sparks
26 stated this may be possible, but would take time to gain approval, as this has become a
27 trademark to the franchise. He stated he would be willing to work on it though to meet
28 the standards of this planned unit development the City has been working on. Mr. Sparks
29 noted he met with Len Pratt and noted his architect would be working to comply with all
30 City standards.
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32 Chair Melsha asked what the timeframe was for this project. Mr. Sparks indicated he
33 would like to be in the ground by July V. He noted all final plans would be to the City
34 by Monday, with the total construction taking approximately 16 weeks.
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36 Commissioner Thomas questioned if there would be a bike rack on this site. Mr. Sparks
37 stated there would be a 20-space bike rack.
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39 Commissioner Thomas asked if there was a moratorium on this site. Henry stated she
40 didn't know if this is still in place and noted she would bring this to the City Manager's
41 attention.
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43 Chair Melsha asked if there was any evidence of contamination on the Exhaust Pros site.
44 Mr. Sparks stated he would be completing a Phase I and Phase II. He noted that he
45 would not be constructing a building with a basement and would therefore not be
46 impacting the groundwater. He stated his structure would be slab on grade as the current
47 structures sit today.
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1 Mr. Sparks reviewed several photos of the proposed Culvers. He indicated the dining
2 room was the major difference between Culvers and other fast food restaurants. Mr.
3 Sparks noted the blue and white color scheme has become the trademark and indicated
4 approximately$30,000 would be spent on the landscape plan for the.green space. He
5 indicated there would be roughly 8-10 outdoor patio settees. .
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7 Chair Melsha questioned if the traffic gets backed up often in the drive through, with
8 customers having to wait for their orders. Mr. Sparks noted this becomes a minimal
9 problem and is addressed at a staffing level to maximize staff at peak times. He
10 explained drive-through orders are stressed to be complete within 4-5 minutes. Mr.
1 1 Sparks noted the layout of the drive-through as it exists does allow for some stacking.
12 He explained that at Culvers, 30%of the orders are drive-through with 70% of the orders
13 are in house. Mr. Sparks indicated Culvers is seen as a destination restaurant as opposed
14 to other fast food restaurants.
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16 Commissioner Hanson asked how many people would be hired for this restaurant. Mr.
17 Sparks indicated there were roughly 60 positions. He noted 14 employees would be fiill-
18 time with all others maintaining part-time employment, the majority being teens. Mr.
19 Sparks noted Culvers has a very low turnover rate in comparison to other fast food
20 establishments. He indicated this has much to do with the philosophy behind Culvers
21 and their community involvement.
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23 Chair Melsha thanked Mr. Sparks for his presentation and stated he looked forward to
24 seeing him again in May or June.
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26 9.2 Northwest Quadrant Redevelopment Update.
27 Henry stated the Commissioners could review the business newsletter enclosed in their
28 packets which was mailed out recently and noted Len Pratt is working with a group to
29 structure his conversations as he moves forward to addressing the surrounding businesses
30 and property owners.
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32 X. ANNOUNCEMENTS.
33 Commissioner Hanson noted some of the plywood has been taking down on the library at
34 Apache, he noted they are making progress and that the library will be open within a month. He
35 noted there were still several vacant spots within the mall.
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37 Commissioner Thomas handed out information on the Living Green Expo and invited the
38 Commissioners to attend. He cautioned the Commissioners that Culvers not be moved through
39 the Planning Commission process too quickly. Commissioner Thomas stated he wanted to make
40 sure this project met the design standards of the PUD. Henry stated she would be forwarding
41 plans to the design team so they are able to offer comments.
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43 Chair Melsha asked how they felt about Culvers at this time. Commissioner Hanson stated this
44 site also is outside of the main square,which may leave the design standards more open.
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1 Commissioner Thomas stated the development process for a PUD was created and should be
2 followed. Henry indicated there really was not a PUD at this time because it went away with the
3 Hillcrest development proposal, when that fell through.
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5 Commissioner Hoska noted he attended a conference for new Planning Commissioners and
6 stated this was very informative and interesting.
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8 Vice Chair Stille agreed with Commissioner Thomas at this time and noted the Commission
9 should be patient to make sure this design was well thought through and planned. He noted the
10 volunteer dinner was planned for April 26`x. He explained invitations have been sent out and
11 noted it was a nice event in the past to attend.
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13 Henry requested input from the Commission about the candle amendment, based on what is now
14 known. Commissioner Thomas stated he felt this should be revised. Henry noted she would
15 speak with the City Attorney and bring this back to the Commission at the next meeting.
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17 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
18 Motion by Commissioner Steeves, second by Chair Melsha, to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
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20 Motion carried unanimously.
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22 Respectfully submitted,
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25 Heidi Guenther
26 Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: - 06/11/02 MEETING DATE: 06/18/02
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Susan M.H. Hall, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Culvers Restaurant, 4000/4004 Silver Lake Road
Requested Action:
A public hearing will be held on June 18 for the proposed Culvers Restaurant in the
4000 Block of Silver Lake Road. The site plan shows a 5,815 square feet restaurant with
drive-through service. Notification has been sent to the property owners within 350 feet
of the proposed development. The petitioners have submitted four applications for
consideration:
1)' Conditional use permit for a drive-through restaurant and because restaurant is
located less than 250 feet from a residential zoning district;
2) On-site parking variance for required number of spaces for every 50 square feet
of floor area for a fast food, take out, or convenience restaurant;
3) Combine Lot 1, Block 1, Apache Plaza, with Lot 2, Block 1, Apache Plaza; and
4) Rear yard setback variance request of 4.25 feet to meet the 20 feet setback
requirement
Background:
On April 16, Steve Sparks and Julie Chien, owners of the Culvers Restaurant in Vadnais
Heights, met with the Planning Commission to discuss their concept plans to develop a
Culvers Restaurant for St. Anthony. Tuesday, June 18 is the public hearing on four
items related to the development, as follows:
1) Conditional use permit for a drive-through restaurant and because restaurant is
located less than 250 feet from a residential zoning district
A drive-through restaurant is permitted in the Commercial district with a
conditional use permit. The petitioner proposes a drive-through at the north side
of the property with a drive that winds around to the west side of the building for
stacking purposes. The petitioner plans show a drive through with a menu order
board and the speaker pedestal located to the north side of the building. The
speaker pedestal faces Silver Lake Road, and according to the petitioner, is 97
feet away from the nearest residential area.
Since residential units are within 250 feet of the restaurant, the use is permitted
with a conditional use permit. This means conditions may be attached to the
permit related to the circumstances, such as hours of operation, lighting, noise,
etc.
2) On-site parking variance for required number of spaces for every 50 square feet
of floor area for a fast food, take out, or convenience restaurant
Per City Ordinance in a Commercial zoning district, the minimum number of
parking spaces for a fast, take out, and convenience restaurants is at least one
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parking space for every 50 square feet of gross floor area, plus one for every
three seats, plus one parking space for every employee on the largest shift.
Based on this formula, the petitioner meets the criteria for one space for every
three seats (160 seats/3), which is 53, plus one space for every employee on the
largest shift, which the petitioner says is 12 employees; these two city
requirements total 65 parking spaces. The petitioner plans for 70 parking
spaces, per the plan.
Because the City's Ordinance calls for one space per 50 square feet of gross
floor area (5,815 square feet), the petitioner is short 111 parking spaces. The
petitioner's variance request is for this parking requirement. See the variance
application attached for petitioner's hardship rationale.
3) Combine Lot 1, Block 1, Apache Plaza with Lot 2, Block 1, Apache Plaza:
The Culver's is planned for the site of the former Hardee's restaurant and the
Exhaust Pro's building on Silver Lake Road. The petitioner wishes to combine
Lot 1, Block 1, Apache Plaza with Lot 2, Block 1, Apache Plaza and own the
restaurant at this location.
4) Rear yard setback variance request of 4.25 feet to meet the 20 feet setback
requirement.
In a Commercial district, the rear yard must have a depth of at least 20 feet. The
petitioner is asking for a variance to meet this requirement. The petitioner states
that the rear (or west) yard has 80 feet for 75% of the building and needs the
4.25 feet variance for their plans, which show 15.75 feet for 25% of the building.
For consideration of this variance, the petitioner would like the weighted average
or the combined setback as grounds to grant the variance. The west property
line is adjacent to residential property.
ADDITIONAL STAFF COMMENTS:
1) Parking spaces: Per City Ordinance, parking spaces must be at least 9 feet by
19 feet in a Commercial district; Culver's plans show these dimensions. In
addition, please note parking spaces must be clearly marked and outlined, per
city code.
2) Square footage of principal structure: The engineering and design drawings
depict two different square footage totals. The petitioner has stated to city staff
the correct and final square footage is 5,815. The petitioner will need to resubmit
final plans to the City with the accurate numbers.
3) Site lighting: Site lighting consists of 400-watt metal halide lights on 25' poles.
The petitioner's application states fixtures near the property lines are equipped
with cutoffs to minimize light spill onto adjacent properties.
4) Garbage screening: Enclosed dumpsters noted on plans; they will be enclosed
with 8" concrete block with brick veneer to match restaurant. It will not have a
roof.
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5) Storage building/accessory building: City Ordinance states that no accessory
building may be located within three feet of any property line. The petitioner's
plan is to have a storage building in the rear yard. This will need to be set back
per ordinance. Code also states that if the accessory building is less than 20 feet
from a property line, the building must be fire proofed. The final plans should
show drawings of the accessory building.
6) Easements: The easements will need to be more clearly defined as plans are
finalized and the two parcels indicated above are combined.
7) Landscaping/Screening: The landscape plan schedule shows a variety of
flowers, shrubs, and trees.
8) Signage: One wall sign and one ground sing is allowed per City Ordinance. The
petitioner has not yet specified signs.
9) Engineer's Comments: City Engineer Todd Humber offered comments about the
proposed plans. He has stated the petitioner's will need to obtain a permit from
Ramsey County for the curb cut shown. The petitioner will also need a
maintenance agreement. Lot dimensions not noted on preliminary plans; city will
want on final. Finally, the City will need to see more detail of storm water and
sediment plans, including calculations for sediment removal before final
approval.
10) Building Appearance: The petitioner has included a description of the building
appearance in the Southwest Design letter.
11) Northwest Quadrant Redevelopment: Dahlgren, Shardlow, and Uban (DSU)
have reviewed the St. Anthony Culvers plans and offered some comments (see
attached memorandum dated May 3). The petitioners were given a copy of
DSU's comments and have responded (see attached letter by Steve Sparks and
Julie Chien dated May 21).
Attachments:
• Applications for 6/18/02 Planning Commission Meeting
• Engineering and Design Plans
• DSU 5/3/02 Memorandum
• Petitioner's 5/21/02 Letter
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 3,2002
TO: Susan Henry,Village of St. Anthony
FROM: Phil Carlson and Craig Rapp,Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban
RE: Culver's Restaurant Proposal,400DSilver Lake Road
Introduction
Culver's Restaurant has proposed a new- facility at 4000 Silver Lake in the -Northwest Quadrant
Redevelopment area. We were requested to review the proposed plan in light of the expectations of the
Master Framework Plan in the recently completed Redevelopment Plan. We offer the following comments
on the Culver's plan.
Building Placement
The Framework calls for defining spaces"with buildings not parking lots",and for buildings to"occupy all
corners whenever possible." The proposed Culver's plan,illustrated on the attached Proposed Plan,places
the building in the middle of the site.We looked at options that would move the building to the corner of
Silver Lake Road or near it,including the attached Site Plan Option drawing. Our conclusion is that using
Culver's floor plan it is not feasible to move the building much closer to the corner and make the site plan
work well. A drive-through facility usually requires auto access on all sides of the building,making corner
placement difficult with this building arrangement.
Another framework principle,where there is no building at the street edge,is to keep some kind of edge—"a
wall,railing,or dense hedge of sufficient height to block headlights,but short enough to allow pedestrians to
see over." For the Culver's plan we suggest this kind of treatment at the southeast corner of the site to
maintain the street edge.
The framework also suggests that building entries should be "facing the street and not side or internal
parking areas." But with the problems noted above it does not seem practical with this building design to
place the entry facing the street, although that would be preferable.
Susan Henry, St. Anthony Village May 3, 2002
The Site Plan Option we prepared moves the building to within 30' of Silver Lake Road and 52' of the
southern access driveway,but this is still quite a distance from the corner and not in keeping with the real
spirit of the framework. It also creates a site plan with some awkward relationships,such as the sharp turn
into the drive-through lane, the area where cars wait after the pick-up window, and the distance of the
farthest parking from the entry.
Architecture
The Master Framework also suggests architectural principles for buildings. Among them are that "all
buildings should have a top,middle,and bottom,. ..being more massive at the bottom and more delicate at
the top." Another idea is to have"unifying elements,such as materials,colors,proportions,detailing,etc."
throughout the Redevelopment Area. There is not an established set of unifying elements yet. The Culver's
building does not really fit the principle of building massing,with its expansive standing-seam metal roof
and relatively straight building sides. This is a feature that could be accommodated, but not without
significant redesign on Culver's part. The standard Culver's colors —bright blue roof and bright white
building—also do-not seem to be the set that the City might choose to set the tone for this area.
Recommendations
1) If Culver's were willing to redesign their building floor plan to accommodate placement of the building
at the corner of Silver Lake Road this would be wonderful. However,that may be too much to ask,so at
.the very least we would request that they create an edge 2-1/2' to 3-1/2' in height along the southeast
comer of the site,with a railing,wall, fence or hedge.
2) A minor site plan problem noted on the attached sketch is the conflict with cars entering the site and cars
waiting outside the pick-up window area. If these drive lanes can be separated more clearly we believe it
will create a safer arrangement.
3) We would recommend that the roof design and building facade be significantly altered to comply with
the architectural principles of"massive at the bottom and delicate at the top." The bottom part is
relatively easy; the roof part would involve a completely different approach to the roof treatment.
4) We recommend that the colors or Culver's building be toned down at least to a buff or off-white,rather
than stark white. We also recommend that if the roof cannot be altered that most of the roof be a neutral
color, such as gray or black, the bright blue being reserved for accent areas, perhaps over the entries.
Other restaurant franchises have successfully tailored their architecture to these kinds of conditions.
5) We recommend that a significant portion of the building facade be brick or stone,with decorative block
as an accent material. All materials such as brick or block must be integrally colored,i.e.,not painted.
We understand that as the first redevelopment project in the Redevelopment Area Culver's is being asked to
consider some significant changes. But this building will set the tone and the precedent for all of the
substantial development to follow and we believe that positive steps taken here will yield a much better plan
later. Also, these kinds of changes would help Culver's to be part of the new community that is being
developed, instead of sticking out in a way that may not be positive.
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May 21,2002
Sue Henry
St. Anthony Village
3301 Silver Lake Rd.
St. Anthony, Mn 55418
Dear Sue,
We have enclosed the following in regards to the Culver's Project:
1) Petition for variance-Rear Yard Set Back
2) Revised site plans-adding accessory building
a. 24x 36 plans, 2.copies
b. 11 x 17 plans, 10 copies
With the addition of the rear yard variance request we will have the following pending
for action at the June 18th planning commission meeting:
o Rear Yard Variance
o Parking Variance-previously submitted
C Conditional Use Permits (Drive Thru and Residential less than 250' from
restaurant)- previously submitted
C Application for subdivision-previously submitted
The revised site plans also address most of the recommended framework principals
outlined in the review by Dahlgren Shadlow. The landscape hedge has beer! added to the
landscape plan to provide"the edge . . . . of sufficient height to block headlights. Our
comments on the Dahlgen recommendations are a follows:
Recommendation #1- Complied- added hedge as outlined above
Recommendation#2 - Complied- extended planter so that cars entering from Cub foods
drive must turn into our parking lot. We also added shrubbery to give depth to the sight
lines so the drivers won't drive over the curb.
4=485 Centerville Road P.O.Box 270398 Vadnais Heights,MN 55127 651-762-9600
Recommendation#3 —This one will be very difficult to comply with, due to the standard
prototype design of our plan as provided by Culver Franchising.
Recommendation#4 —We will plan on toning down the brick to a buff or off white as .
recommended. Culver Franchising would like.the blue metal roof protected if at all
possible. They are working to make this roof the Culver's symbol much as the golden
arches are to McDonalds. We can tone down the blue to soften the visual appeal. We
will bring "before and after" material samples to the meeting for the commission to view.
Recommendation #5 —We believe the plans already meet this recommendation.
Sue, let us know if you need anything else. We look forward to working with you.
Respectfully,
Steve Sparks Julie Chien
Cc Mike Mornson
Chris McGuire
Ron Tessman
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Fee:
R-1 . . . . . . $ 60.00
Other . . . . $100.00
CITY OF ST: ANTHONY'VILLAGE
Petition for Variance
Applicant: �� �`S _��� t tc Phone:
Address:
Status of Applicant (Owner, Buyer, Lessee, etc.): 134t c ° -
Legal Description of property proposed for variance: Lvw.w.t�c��-�-
Street Address:(k c i G y -- i Ivt", L"'k�-- S�CA
Presently Zoned: t'�c+ I and L&4 'Z ED K 1 A-2e-
Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following conditions must be satisfied
for approval of this request. Please respond to these conditions using additional sheets if
necessary.
1. Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of
the parcel or lot, the proposed variance would relieve an undue hardship.-as- -
distinguished from a mere inconvenience, should the applicable ordinance be strictly
enforced.
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2. the purpose of the proposed variance is not based exclusively upon a desire to increase
the value or income potential of the parcel of land, but would correct extraordinary
circumstances applicable to this property but not applicable to other property in the
vicinity or zoning district. _
3. The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by the City Ordinance and has not been
created by any persons presently having an interest in the parcel of land.
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Signature or]Applicant
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Parking Variance Request Narrative
1. Lot size does not permit us to comply with the required parking ordinance
2,3. We feel the ordinance based on the total restaurant square footage does not take-
into consideration the amount of square footage allocated to the kitchen, and storage
areas, which are designed to meet the needs of a 33% drive thru business. In addition, we
have square footage allocated to a self serve soda and condiment area.
We feel comfortable that our parking proposal of 68 stalls is adequate based on the
following:
We have seating for 160 people, which is effective seating estimated at 110 people,
due to the number of seats left open as parties less that four sit at the four and five top
tables, and often, single parties sit at the two tops. In addition, we are a family restaurant,
and as such, there are normally two to four people per car requiring a parking stall.
Assuming the average is three per car for 110 people, this would require 40 stalls for
customers sitting down. We need 15 employee parking stalls, which still leaves 13 stalls
for people in line waiting to order. We have 60 parking stalls in Vadnais Heights, which
has caused no operational or traffic hardships.
Date: 0 Fee:_ $130.00
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT z, u if Ul?, fn 'igL9'9
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Applicant: L i� t cS Py S6u cai/4 Phone:
r2.- X)0'J'.1 Address: 32 -P6cb New R4-�G ��, �V1 .S�1 l 2
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc.):
Street address and/or legal description of property in question:
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Zoning district in which property is located:
Conditional use proposed:_(`)Y' i d2- Tk f �e_s tagra n�
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Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following conditions be satisfied
before a conditional use may be authorized. Please respond to these conditions, using
additional sheets, if necessary.
1 ) The proposed conditional use is one of the conditional uses specifically listed for the
zoning district in which it is to be located.
2) The proposed conditional use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general
welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity or injurious to property, values or
improvements in the vicinity. d�� C'6 4;igb_%1 L., ),t5 CA.rZ e,��,�:l--l� C S
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3) The proposed conditional use is necessary or desirable at the above location to
provide a service or a facility which is in the interest of public convenience and will
contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood or community.
Signature of applicant: ��-
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Culver's Restaurant
Conditional Use Condition Narrative
- 1. The conditional uses are allowed in the zoning district. Both conditional uses
applied to prior users, Burger Chef and then*Hardees.
2. We know of no conditions that would be detrimental to public health, safety or
general welfare. Property values would increase rather than decrease as a result
of the improvement.
3. The conditional uses are necessary to provide a facility that is in the interest of
public convenience. A Culvers restaurant will be a perfect match for St. Anthony
Village. The demograhics are perfect for Culvers, and the Culver's family
restaurant concept fills a real need for the residents for St. Anthony. Culver's has
a drive through to make our menu available to those citizens who would like to
- "dine with us" but don't have time to come into the restaurant.
Date:
Fee: $1-50.00
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION/PLAT APPROVAL
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Applicant: C�I�ei�S �P_S�K�r�o T Phone: (.-sI--7(d 2 -76 G
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Status of Applicant (Owner, Buyer, Renter, Agent, etc.): Ow hQ
Present Legal Description of Property to be Affected: Z
Proposed Legal Description of Property to be Affected:
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Street Address: L 4 od q S V .r Latz
Zoning District in Which Property is Located: CDyyNnie-r'c A
Specify Any Necessary Easements:
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Area of the Plat/Subdivision:
Number of Parcels: Z
Attach a copy of the proposed plat showing the proposed name of the plat, the
location within the City, the names of the present owners, the scale, the date of
preparation, the northpoint, surrounding property, all public utilities and easements and
other such necessary information or documentation as is requested by the City
Manager or the subdivision/platting ordinance.
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Date: - oZ
Fee:
R-1 . . . . . . $ 60.00
,Other . . . . $100.00
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
Petition for Variance
Applicant: —C(J—V Ef S
Address: >a :, 419)i�i Phone:
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Status of Applicant (Owner, Buyer, Lessee, etc.): �ti,�,r
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Street Address: y( y y ve,,'
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Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following conditions must be satisfied
for approval of this request. Please respond to these conditions using additional sheets if
necessary.
1. Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of
the parcel or lot, the proposed variance would relieve an undue hardship as
distinguished from a mere inconvenience, should the applicable ordinance be strictly
enforced. I
2. The purpose of the proposed variance is not based exclusively upon a desire to increase
the value or income potential of the parcel of land, but would correct extraordinary
circumstances applicable to this property but not applicable to other property in the
vicinity or zoning district.
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3. The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by the City Ordinance and has not been
created by any persons presently having an interest in the parcel of land.
Signature ot`Applicant
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Saint Anthony Village
Attn: Mr. Mike Mornson
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN SS418-1699
Re: Narrative letter for Culver's Restaurant
Dear Mr. Mornson:
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It is proposed to construct a Culver's Restaurant on a site located at the
northwest. quadrant of the intersection of Silver Lake Road and the entrance
road to Apache Plaza shopping center. The property on which the restaurant
is to be constructed is currently platted as Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Apache
Plaza. Addition according to the survey. There is a vacated restaurant on
Lot 1 and a operating automotive repair business on Lot 2.
Additionally, there is an access easement on the parcel westerly of Lot 2.
This easement is identified as a "non-exclusive easement for ingress,
egress, and driveway purposes, and is..3p' -teet. in width. There is a
existing driveway and parking within thfsasement with current business.
It is proposed to demolish the existing buildings, parking areas, curb,
etc, and clear the site preparatory to the development of the Culver's
Restaurant.
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The site comprises two existing platted lots encompassing approximately
58,750 square feet, 1.34 acres, more or less.. The following summarizes the
areas for the proposed restaurant.
Total Site Area 58,750 square feet
Building Area 5,815 square feet.
Total impervious Area •
(ipcjuding Buildings) = 44,343
L4nd 4;1' Area square feet
;",. 14,407 square feet
Net ,Lot Coverage 14,40
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ENGINEERS/ARCHITECTS
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Rear Yard Se JaCk Variance
The city ordinance requires a rear yard setback of 20, from a
residential property.'
As proposed, 75W of the building is 83 ' from the property line
with the remaining 25% of the building being 15.75 ' from the west
property line. This would yield a weighted average setback of
66' . Also, the portion of the building which is 15.75 ' from the
property line is adjacent to a 30 ' access easement which was
granted by the owners of Lot 3, Block 1, Apache Plaza 2nd
Addition. If the 30' access easement is considered, we would
have a total setback of 45.751 .
Please consider either the weighted average or the combined
setback/ access easement as grounds to grant the proposed
variance.
Thank you for your time and consideration on this matter.
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Along Silver Lake Road and Shopping Center
Entrance Road
North Property Line m 35' 60'
West Property Line 10' 91'
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West Property Line 3' 6'
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Setback from Property line to parking lot or Driveway:
Along.Silver Lake Road and Shopping Center
Entrance Road
North Property line 10' ZO f
Pest Property litre 5' 6'
(adjacent residential property) _
- 10' 12'
Lighting
Site lighting consists of 400 watt metal halide lights on 25' poles. Light
fixtures near the property lines are equipped -with cutoffs to minimize
light Spill onto adjacent properties.
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Culver's has a Regal Blue Standing Seam Metal Roof.
Exterior of the building consists of a brick veneer and a blue glazed
brick accent.
Blue canvas awnings with a Culver's logo will sit above the dining
room windows.
x 6' Oval Culver's Restaurant signs located in the gable ends of
the building.
Exterior Ships ladder made out of aluminum is located at the back of
building for access to the roof.
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Roof top equipment will be screened by a parapet.
Exterior blue column located by front entrance of the building.
Concrete patio will contain concrete picnic tables.with CulverIs blue
canvas umbrellas.
pumnster Enelo2 re
8" concrete block with brick veneer and blue metal coping to match
restaurant.
Enclosure will not have a roof.
Storaae gu lding
8" concrete block with brick veneer to match restaurant.
Low pitched regal blue standing seam metal roof over wood deck over
metal rafters.
Landig ing
The entire lot is heavily landscaped with 487 flowers, shrubs and trees.
The planting beds will be mulched while the remaining site will be sodded.
In an effort to soften the existing retaining wall, Engleman Ivy or Mohican
Viburnum has been planted at the base.
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The .menu order board and the speaker pedestal are located on the north side
of the building. The speaker pedestal faces Silver Lake Road and is
approximately 971 away from nearest residential area.
Sincerely,
Ronald P. Tessmann, P.E.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: 06/12/02 MEETING DATE: 06/18/02
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Susan M.H. Hall, Assistant City Manage
SUBJECT: Floor area ratio and garage/accessory building
Requested Action:
Amend the City Ordinance relating to the definition of"garage" and "accessory building"
in relation to the "floor area ratio" and to regulate the size of garages in residential
districts.
Background:
Calculation of the floor area ratio came up this past spring in the plans for a new single
family home at 3501 Downers Drive in St. Anthony. The builder, Tom Brama, didn't
agree with how the floor area ratio was'figured and had a different interpretation of the
code than the Building Official (see Castle Inspection.letter attached). Mr. Brama did not
believe the garage should be treated as part of the floor area of the home.
The City Ordinance requires a floor area ratio not to exceed 30% of the lot area in order
to limit the mass of the structure. The floor area ratio is-defined as "the ratio of the— -_ - -
maximum permitted floor area of the principal building or buildings to the area of the lot
on which they are located or to be located. The maximum allowable floor area on a lot is
determined by multiplying the lot area by the floor area ratio." The City's Building Official.
and staff have read the City Ordinance to mean floor area is to include all floor areas
except the basement and there have been no exception for garages,.unfinished, or
uninhabitable areas.
The City Attorney's Office recently reviewed the code and believe the definitions of
accessory building and garage is ambiguous to the definition of floor area ratio (see
Dorsey and Whitney letter attached). For clarity sake, the City Attorney's Office
recommends amending the City Ordinance as follows:
(Redefine the term) Garage: An accessory building or portion of a principal
building which is principally used for the storage of motor vehicles owned by
occupants of the principal building.
(Redefine the term) Accessory Building: A separate building or structure or a
portion of a principal building or structure used for accessory uses.
(Add to/Amend) Floor Area Ratio: The garage is not included in determining the
floor area ratio as it is considered an accessory building.
In addition to the above, the City may want to restrict the gross floor area of a garage
cannot exceed 1000 square feet. Also, the City may want to add the garage cannot be
bigger than the principal structure.
Subd. 25. Dwelling. M_ ule_. A building with three or more dwelling units, access
to which is provided from a common internal hallway.
Subd..26 Dwelling. Single-Family. A dwelling designed to accommodate one
family.
Subd 27. Dwelling, Two-Family. A dwelling designed to accommodate two
families in separate dwelling units, each unit with its own means of access.
Subd. 28. Family. One person or two or more persons each related to the others by
blood, marriage, adoption, or foster care, or a group of not more than the owner of a
residence plus three persons not so related occupying the residence and
maintaining a common household and using common cooking and kitchen
facilities.
Subd. 29. Fast Food Restaurant. A restaurant in which the primary method of
dispensing and selling food is over the counter directly to the customer for
consumption on the premises or elsewhere, excluding restaurants in which more
than 20% of the gross sales are through table service.
Subd. 30. Floor Area. The sum of the gross areas of all floors in a structure except
the basement floor, measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls.
Subd. 31. Floor Area Ratio. The ratio of the maximum, permitted floor area of the
principal building or buildings to the area of the lot on which they are located or to
be located. The maximum allowable floor area on a lot is determined by
multiplying the lot area by the floor area ratio.
Subd. 32. Garden Level Apartment. An apartment on the lowest level of a
building and in which the height of the base of windows is not more than four feet
above the floor.
Subd. 33. Garage. An accessory building the primary purpose of which is to house
automobiles.
Subd. 34. Garage Sale.. Any display of items for sale in a dwelling, garage or yard on
a property used primarily as a residence.
Subd. 35. Grade. The elevation of the garage floor in a structure with an attached
or tuck under garage, or the elevation of the average finished surface of the ground
at the building setback line in a structure with a detached garage.
Subd. 36. Tunk Yard. Property where waste, discarded or salvaged materi als are
bought, sold, stored, exchanged, cleaned,packed, disassembled or handled.
Subd. 37. Kennel. Property other than animal hospitals, pet shops and veterinary
clinics, which is deemed to be a kennel under Section 520.01.
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To: Sue Henry/Assistant City Manager/City of St. Anthony
Cc: Mike Mornson, City Manager/City of St. Anthony
From: Greg Schmit, Building Official
Date: May I, 2002
Subject: Variance Request,
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When the permit application was received for this ho use, it contained substantially more than the
allowable 2972 square feet,along with a 2 foot encro ent into the required sideyard set back _
area. The applicant, Larry Beach Construction was a Iced that these were violations of the city
zoning code and a building permit could not be issue til these items were remedied.
Subsequently the builder submitted revised plans whit. eliminated the encroachment and
reduced the floor area by converting what was previously a"bonus room" over the garage, into
simple garage attic space.
I then noted on the plans along with my other plan re comments, that there could be no
floor or ceiling covering in this attic space so as to no ve any doubt that this was not to be
floor area. The builder also indicated on the revised that the dodr from the second floor to
the "bonus room" would be removed.
Based on the revised plans and changes, I issued the building permit.
I have not been called for any inspections after the foundation, so I do not know how the
building is currently framed.
It should be noted that by definition, floor area is to ' de all floor areas except the basement.
There is no exception, as the builder and the owner suggested, for garages or unfinished or
uninhabitable areas. Basically, if it has a floor and it's t a basement, it must be included in the
calculation. This is how I have applied your ord' ,
The city zoning code requires a floor area ratio not to exceed 30% of lot area in order to limit
the mass of a structure. This is totally separate from the 35% restriction on lot coverage.
As I understand it, the owner is requesting a variance jq the zoning code to allow the
construction of the "bonus room", We know that in a case of a variance, by state statute, the
applicant must prove a hardship, which by definition p:.wvents the owner from putting the
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property to reasonable use. I don't see where the hadship is when the surrounding properties
are being put to the same use and in marry instances '.re actually smaller, Also, the builder and
the owner agreed to the reduction in area prior to berg issued the building permit.
My opinion is that the only way to accommodate thi iequest, would be.to change the ordinance.
Note that I have not had any conversations with eith 'the builder or the owner since the
issuance of the permit, however all ofthese same po .ts were discussed with them prior to
permitting. p
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Mr. Michael Mornson
City Manager
City of St. Anthony
3.301 Silver Lake Road NE
St. Anthony, MN 55418-1603
Dear Mr. Mornson:
I am writing in response to the zoning issues raised by Tom Brama in regard to the new
house he is building in your City. I have discussed the issue with Jerry Gilligan who asked me
asked me to get back to you.
In Mr. Brama's most recent letter, he stated that he did not feel a variance was necessary
and he was therefore withdrawing his request for a hearing before the planning commission.
Thus, I am not certain whether the Planning Commission is still meeting in regard to his original
variance request.
In any event, Mr. Brama.would not meet the requirements for a variance from the Zoning
Code's floor area ratio requirement. Although cities have broad discretion in considering
variance applications, Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.357, subdivision 6 provides that a zoning
authority may grant a variance if"strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of
circumstances unique to the individual property" and"only when it is demonstrated that such
actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance."
The City's Zoning Code, Section 1665.06, subdivision 3, further provides that a variance
shall not be granted unless strict enforcement would cause"undue hardship"because: (1)the
property cannot be put to a reasonable use without the variance; (2)the circumstances causing
the hardship were not created by the owner; (3) the variance, if granted, will not alter the
DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP
Mr. Michael Mornson
May 20, 2002
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essential character of the locality; and(4) economic circumstances alone are not the basis of the
hardship. In addition, your Zoning Code requires that the circumstances causing the hardship are
unique to the individual property under consideration.
Under these standards, it is unlikely that Mr. Brama would be able to establish an undue
hardship allowing him to finish the "bonus room" over the garage.
The more difficult question is whether Mr. Brama needs a variance at all. As Mr. Brama
explained in his letter, he believes that a variance is not necessary. After reviewing the City's
Zoning Code, Jerry and I came to the conclusion that the Code is ambiguous in regard to the
definitions of"Accessory Building" and"Garage"as they relate to the definition of"Floor Area
Ratio."
The definition of"Garage" states that it is an"accessory building"the "primary purpose
of which is to house automobiles." The Code_does not differentiate between attached and
unattached garages. "Accessory Building" is defined as a"subordinate building on the same lot
as the primary building on a lot, the use of which is incidental to the use of the primary
building." Therein lies a problem. By definition, a"Garage" is an"Accessory Building"
although the definition of"Accessory Building" suggests it must be a subordinate or separate
building. Presumably, only an unattached garage could be an"Accessory Building" although the
strict definition of"Garage" suggests otherwise.
As these definition relate to "Floor Area Ratio," it becomes an important distinction. The
"Floor Area Ratio" is defined as the "ratio of the maximum permitted floor area of the principal
building or buildings to the area of the lot...." (Emphasis added) An unattached garage would
clearly not be included in calculating the floor area ratio. An attached garage presents a more
difficult question. One could argue, that the attached garage is part of the principal building and
therefore its square footage should be included in determining "Floor Area Ratio." Conversely,
there is a valid argument as made by Mr. Brama, that a garage, even though attached, should be
treated as an"Accessory Building" and therefore not included in calculating the "Floor Area
Ratio."
Greg Schmidt, a building official for the City, has taken the position that the floor area
should include the garage. Although this position is certainly defensible, it is difficult to'say
what a court might do if the City enforces this position and Mr. Brama chooses to contest the
enforcement. Where there is an ambiguity in the ordinance, a court will be more inclined to
construe the provisions against the draftor, in this case the City. Thus, I think the City might
have some difficulty in defending its position.
DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP
Mr. Michael Morrison_
May 20, 2002
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Jerry and I think a more reasonable approach is for the City to consider amending its
Zoning Code. It seems logical to treat attached and unattached garages the same for purposes of
determining "Floor Area Ratio." We would suggest amending the definitions of"Garage" and
"Accessory Building" as follows:
Garage. An accessory building or portion of a principal building which is
principally used for the storage of motor vehicles owned by occupants of the
principal building.
Accessory Building. A separate building or structure or a portion of a principal
building or structure used for accessory uses.
Under these definitions, it would be clarified that an attached garage is an
"Accessory Building" and therefore not included in determining the "Floor Area Ratio."
As applied to the present case, it would allow Mr. Brama to build the bonus room over
the garage. If the city chooses this approach, it may also wish to restrict the size of
garages.
Conversely, the Planning Commission and City Council could determine that they
do want the definition of"Floor Area Ratio'to include attached garages or even
unattached garages. Should this approach be preferred, we can work with you to tighten
up the above definitions.
Please let Jerry or I know how the City wishes to proceed and we can draft any
necessary amendments to the Zoning Code or take other action as necessary. If you have
any questions regarding the above matters or need additional information, please feel free
to give me a call at any time.
Sincerely,
Christopher Smith
MEMORANDUM
DATE: 06/11/02 MEETING DATE: 06/18/02
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Susan M.H. Hall, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Ground Sign Placement
Requested Action:
Amend City Ordinance Section 1400.10 subd. 5(2) regulating the,placement of ground
signs to: "Signs must be located at least 15 feet from the traveled portion of any public
street and cannot be placed within any street right of way or governmental easement."
Background:
There has been some confusion, particularly on the staff level, about where the 15 feet
is counted from (public street, property line) with ground signs. The bottom line is, and
the biggest reason for the amendment, is the sign cannot be placed in an easement.
The City intentionally did not use property line because in some circumstances the
property line is in the middle of the street and would likely cause more confusion.
Staff Recommendation:
For clarification purposes, staff recommends approval of the amendment-to the City
Ordinance in relation to the placement of ground signs.
Attachment:
• City Ordinance Section 1400.10, subd. 5(2)
Subd. 2. Height. A sign must not exceed 8 feet in height, including pedestal
and any berming.
Subd. 3. Surface Area:
(1) ` `Signs having one.copy surface may have.up to 34 square feet of
surface area.
(2) Signs having two or more copy surfaces may have up to 68
square feet for all surfaces.
(3) Buildings with two or more businesses/tenants shall be allowed
an additional 12 square feet for two or more copy surfaces, for a
total of 80 square feet.
Subd. 4. Landscaping.
(1) Ground signs must be landscaped. Landscaping may consist of
shrubs, plants, rocks, or other decorative materials located
around the pedestal.
Subd. 5. Design and Location:
(1) Signs must maximize the use of natural materials in
construction and should conform to the material design of the
principal structure.
(2) Signs must be located at least 15 feet from any street or other
easement.
(3) The pedestal width of a ground sign must-be at least equal to the
sign width.
(4) The principal structure of a parcel of land will be allowed one
ground sign, regardless of the number of tenants in the
structure.
1400.11 Wall Signs. The sign surface area of a wall sign may not exceed 15% of the
area of the wall to which it is applied.
1400.12 District Schedules. Signs shall be permitted as set forth in the following
provisions:
14-12
MEMORANDUM
DATE: 06/12/02 MEETING DATE: 06/18/02
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Susan M.H. Hall, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Amend Ordinance for Candle Manufacturing
Requested Action:
Amend City Ordinance Section 1400.03 to remove wax in the production of candles and
the production of home fragrance products as a manufacturing permitted conditional use
in the Light Industrial district.
Background:
At the request of applicant Village. North, LLP, on November 27, 2001, the City Council
adopted wax and scented wax manufacturing processes to be added under permitted
conditional use in the Light Industrial district. The applicant then requested a conditional
use permit for a company called Essenco to occupy the building at 2801 37th Avenue
Northeast. Essenco manufactures candles.
From the beginning, residents were leery of the smells and problems that could come
from manufacturing of candles. The City wrestled with how to-balance the interests of
the business owner and impacted residents. As time went on, various residents in the
vicinity of the candle manufacturer commented to city staff and many were quite
bothered by the scented smells. In March, the manufacturer approached the City for a
more permanent conditional use permit and later pulled back the request before going
to City Council. They decided they had had enough.
Essenco's conditional use permit runs through September 1, after which point they will
need to cease all operations in St. Anthony. Making this amendment change means that
candle manufacturing will no longer be permitted in St. Anthony.
Staff Recommendation:
The City found out through this case how difficult it is to measure the nuisance level of
smell. City staff recommends approval of this City Ordinance amendment.
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2
3 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
4
5 April 23, 2002
6
7 CALL TO ORDER
8 Mayor Hodson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
9
10 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
11 Mayor Hodson invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
12
13 ROLL CALL.
14 Present: Mayor Hodson; Councilmembers Horst, Sparks, Thuesen, and Faust.
15 Absent: None.
. . 16 Also Present: City Manager Mike Mornson.
17
18 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION,AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
19, ITEMS.
20
21 I. APPROVAL OF APRIL 23, 2002 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
22 Motion by Councilmember Sparks, second by Councilmember Horst, to approve the City
23 Council Meeting Agenda of April 23, 2002.
24
25 Motion carried unanimously.
26
27 H. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
28 None.
29
30 III. COMMUNITY FORUM.
31 Mayor Hodson invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items
32 that are not on the regular agenda.
33
34 Hearing none, Mayor Hodson moved forward with the agenda.
35
36 IV. CONSENT AGENDA.
37 1. Consider April 9, 2002 Council meeting minutes.
38 2. Consider licenses and permits.
39 3. Consider payment of claims.
40 4. Consider request from Shriner's to sell onions, for fund raising,at the Stonehouse on
41 Saturday, April 27, 2002.
42 5. Resolution 02-036, re: Re-establish polling places and precincts.
43
44 Motion by Councilmember Sparks, second by Councilmember Faust, to approve the Consent
45 Agenda.
46
47 Motion carried unanimously.
48
I V. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
.. 2 A. Review City's 2003 budget.
3 Mayor Hodson indicated that the reason for the budget being presented publicly was for the
4 benefit of the residents.
5
6 Mayor Hodson opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.
7
8 He invited any residents to come forward with any questions, or concerns. None came forward.
9
10 Mayor Hodson closed the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
11
12 VI. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF.
13 A. Planning Commission report-April 16, 2002 meeting_
14
15 1. Resolution 02-037, re: Lot split request for 3645 Chelmsford..
16 Planning Commissioner Tillman reviewed the details of the lot split request with the
17 Council. She indicated that Troy Martenson, the property owner, wanted to split the lot
18 for the purpose of building on the portion that did not have a home.
19
20 She indicated that the Planning Commission did not want to approve another sub-
21 standard lot in the city. Thus, the Commission recommended denial of the lot split
22 request for the following two reasons: subdivision would not meet minimum lot
23 standards, and the subdivision does not meet the setbacks required by City ordinances..
24
25 Commissioner Tillman stated that Mr. Martenson was in agreement with their decision to
26 deny his request, as he was unaware of a 75 foot NSP easement through the back of the
27 property. She added that Mr. Martenson would likely return in the future with a new plan
28 requesting a zoning change from single to multi-family.
29
30 Councilmember Sparks asked if the house that was currently on the lot was going to be
31 vacated. Commissioner Tillman indicated that he lives in that house,but under a new
32 plan, he would likely decide to tear it down and replace it.
33
34 Councilmember Faust clarified that Martenson was not pursuing the variance.
35 Commissioner Tillman stated that he was accepting of the Planning Commission's
36 decision to deny his request.
37
38 Motion by Councilmember Hodson, second by Councilmember Thuesen, to adopt
39 Resolution 02-037, re: Denying the lot split request for 3645 Chelmsford.
40
41 Motion carried unanimously.
42
43 2. Resolution 02-038, re: Sign variance request for Apache Animal Medicine, 2501-
44 37`h Avenue NE.
45 Commissioner Tillman reviewed the sign variance request with the Council. She stated
46 that the request for two signs, and that the lot was a long, thin lot with two separate
47 parking lots. She added that, even with two signs,they are still well within the minimum
48 square footage allowed for the size of the building.
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Tillman indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request
contingent upon the current sign being brought up to code and the second sign must be
built identical to the first sign.
Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, second by Councilmember Faust, to approve
Resolution 02-038,re: Sign variance request for Apache Animal Medicine, 2501-37`h
Avenue NE.
Motion carried unanimously.
VII. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL.
A. Engineering eering update.Todd Hubmer, WSB &Associates, Inc. will be present. Consider
Resolution 02-039, re: Ordering sanitary sewer and water system studies.
Todd Hubmer came forward to update the Council on.nine of the ongoing projects in the
City of St. Anthony.
Hubmer stated that a draft of the Silver Lane Flood Improvements Feasibility Report has
been completed and is currently being reviewed with the City of New Brighton and the
Rice Creek Watershed District.
Hubmer indicated that there are a number of remaining items to be completed in the 2001
Street Reconstruction project. These items include:,driveway replacement on 30`h
Avenue, yard restoration on 30`h Avenue, and second lift of asphalt on Wilson Street,
West Armor Terrace and 30`h Avenue. The project will likely be completed by the end of
June.
Hubmer stated that the pre-construction meeting for the 2002 Street Reconstruction
project with the contractor and City representatives took place last week, and that the
contractor was anxious to get the project underway. Hubrrier indicated that the contractor
was looking at milling up the streets next week, and beginning sanitary sewer work on
Wilson Street on May 61h
Hubmer indicated that two meetings have been held for the sump pump separation and
drain tile separation educational program. He stated that the program is being completed
as part of an agreement with Metropolitan Council to reduce the City's inflow of clear
water from sump pumps and drain tiles into the sanitary sewer system. He added that
they will have completed the educational component of that agreement by the end of
May.
Hubmer reviewed the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Grant update. He
indicated that both the House and Senate have completed their bonding bill allocations
and now the Conference Committee must meet to work out the differences in the two
bills. He added that, in regard to St. Anthony and the flood hazard mitigation grant
program, there is some language currently within the House bill, which is unfavorable to
the City of St. Anthony.
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Hubmer continued that they are still hopeful that during the committee process, this
language will be stricken from the bill. He stated that the funding would be used to
complete the replacement of the warming house at Silver Point Park and to construct
flood improvements at Shamrock and Silver Lane.
Regarding the Street Reconstruction Capital Improvement Plan, Hubmer stated that the
map of the anticipated Capital Improvement Program for the street reconstruction
projects within the Village was subject to change due to budgetary limits, or if some of
the roads deteriorate more rapidly than anticipated.
Hubmer reviewed the Water and Wastewater Needs study with regard to the
redevelopment of Apache Plaza and the southern shopping area. To determine the
impact of this new development on the City's water and wastewater system, it is
necessary to complete an assessment.
Hubmer continued that the study will evaluate the water needs associated with adding
between 400 and 700 new housing units in the Apache Plaza area and determine if
adding additional housing units in the St. Anthony shopping area on the south end of the
Village will have an adverse impact on water supply. The study will also identify the
needs and necessary improvements to accommodate the additional housing units.
The wastewater portion of the needs study will evaluate the capacity of the existing Foss
Road lift station and the trunk sanitary system which serves Apache Plaza. Furthermore,
the study will look at the wastewater system south of 27`h Avenue, in order to identify
which type of improvements would be necessary.
The water and wastewater needs study is proposed to be completed for$48,5000.
Hubmer referred to the 2002 Flood Improvement Grant Program, and stated that there
were a few homeowners who were unable to complete a flood improvement project in
2001. He indicated that WSB will continue to work with these homeowners to complete
those projects early this summer.
Hubmer concluded with the Silver Point Park Project. He indicated that the rain and
snow in November prevented the grading and seeding contractors from completing their
work in the park. He stated that they anticipate installing additional drain tile in the west
side of the park to improve drainage and complete finish grading as soon as conditions
allow. He added that hydro seeding on the east field is anticipated to occur during the
week of April 22, 2002.
Councilmember Sparks asked when they anticipated that the park would be back in use.
Hubmer indicated that they were hoping to hydro seed a portion in May, which takes
about four weeks to develop and come up. He added that they anticipate use this
summer, over-seeding in the fall, resulting in plush grass in the spring.
Councilmember Faust asked if Hubmer knew the number of grants associated with the
Flood Improvement Program over the years. Hubmer stated that it must be close to fifty.
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Councilmember Thuesen asked of the overall impact of the projects that have been done
along the way in relation to the 100 year-flood protection. Hubmer stated that the
Edward Street and 33'Avenue project was an example of money saved and a benefit to
both homeowner and the City.
Motion by Councilmember Faust, second by Councilmember Sparks, to adopt Resolution
02-039, re: Ordering sanitary sewer and water system studies.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. Resolution 02-042, re: Consider preliminary redevelopment agreement for the Northwest
Quadrant with Pratt-Ordway. Jim Prosser, Ehlers&Associates, will be present.
Len Pratt, Pratt-Ordway, came forward to discuss the progress of Pratt-Ordway and their
plans before the Council looks at the actual Agreement.
Pratt referred to the Communications Plan that they have been working on with the
community.
Pratt referred to the Pre-development Agreement, which will be discussed tonight, and
TIF District financing. He indicated that he was meeting with the City of St. Louis Park,
which has undertaken a large project on Excelsior Boulevard. He indicated that they
want to learn all they can in terms of past patterns, as well as what is.in place right now.
Pratt indicated that, in meetings with Metropolitan Council, he has been made aware of
the projects that other cities are doing, which serve as a sort of format for the
Metropolitan Council in terms of what project might be next.
Pratt referred to the land assembly aspect of the project and indicated that they have been
working diligently with various parcel-owners in order to meet them and understand their
business and piece of property.
Pratt indicated that they continue to work on the funding piece of the project, learning
how supportive funding sources outside of the City are. He added that the project is well
known outside of the area.
Pratt stated that they continue to work on their design guidelines. He stated that the
guidelines would assure the Council and City that the buildings will be built with
standards, which are established in the design guidelines.
Pratt stated that all of this coordination may not seem too important,but stated that it is
all imperative to the entire process.
Mayor Hodson asked about a timeline on the project: Pratt stated that 2002 would keep
them busy with all of the intangible aspects of the process. He stated that they
anticipated construction to begin in early 2003.
Mayor Hodson asked if there would be room on the land to have a nice restaurant where
residents could get a good meal and drink. Pratt stated that he believed that there would
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be room for such a restaurant,which he views as very important to quality of life in a
community.
Councilmember Thuesen asked if it was easier to pitch the product, in terms of grants, if
the project is further along. Pratt stated that, if they pre-design a project that does not
align itself with the particular grant criteria, then it is a method of dismissing their
application. He stated that they are developing a matrix of what the grants might be, and
what the required design criteria may be to access them.
Councilmember Faust stated that the City of St. Anthony has had a lot of longtime
businesses to the area, and would like to see their fitting in to the design of the future
project to be considered when designing. Pratt stated that was one of the reasons that the
plan has not been finalized. He indicated that in his meetings with the business-owners,
he is asking them what their plans are. He concluded that there are a lot of experienced
business-owners that love the community and have served it for a long time.
Mayor Hodson asked how city staff has been to work with. Pratt indicated that the staff
has been very engaged, open and good to work with.
Jim Prosser, Ehlers & Associates, came forward with a couple of preliminary comments.
He stated that the selection of developers by the Council was very well done. At the
same time, he added, the timeline that they are working with is very aggressive and has
procedures and steps that take time, but need to happen. He stated that those elements of
the process would not slow them down.
Prosser summarized the role of a Preliminary Development Agreement, stating that the
purpose of the Agreement is to provide assurances that the City will not assist other
developers during the time that the specifically accomplishes the following:
• Provides that the City will not enter into an agreement with other developers to
assist with land assembly or provide financial assistance for properties within the
redevelopment project area during the term of this agreement.
• The project area as defined will exclude the Exhaust Pro's and the Hardee's site
being developed by Culver's and also excludes Equinox Apartments.
• The agreement, in its current form, allows the City to terminate the agreement if
the developer is not pursuing the redevelopment with due diligence.
• The developer agrees to deposit$75,000 reimburse the City for costs related to
project costs including financial, legal, and planning services.
• Establishes a time period of one year or the approval of a final development
agreement, whichever occurs first. The issues in the final development agreement
include project timing, land use approval process,project financing, financial
assistance, land assembly and project timing.
Prosser walked the Council with some of the changes that have taken place. He reviewed
the Undertaking and Exclusive Rights portion of the agreement. Essentially, it indicated
that, upon termination of the Agreement, the City agrees to refund to the Redeveloper
any portion of the Advance that has not been expended for expenses in connection with
the Project.
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Prosser reviewed the Public Assistance portion of the Agreement. He stated that,
essentially, it is where the developer forecasts that they may request assistance in site
assembly, TIF, Tax'-Exempt Bonds, and Community Development Block Grant Funds.
Prosser reviewed the next significant change in the Agreement, which was the
termination portion. He stated that it provides that the City may terminate the Agreement
after December 31, 2002, if they believe and demonstrate that the developer is not
diligently pursuing the redevelopment effort. Also included, at the developer's request,
is the ability to establish that delay has not been caused in whole, or in part, by the City.
Finally, Section 13 has been added,which provides an assignment, which allows the
developer to sign the rights under this Agreement to another entity, as long as the
developer owns at least 50 percent of that entity. Prosser stated that it is appropriate in a
Preliminary Agreement.
Prosser concluded that they feel that the changes that-are proposed are appropriate and
not unusual at all for a Development Agreement of this nature.
Prosser suggested that the Council include in the motion that their approval is subject to
final review by the City Attorney.
Motion by Councilmember Sparks, second by Councilmember Faust, to adopt Resolution
02-042, re: Considering preliminary redevelopment agreement for the Northwest
Quadrant with Pratt-Ordway, subject to the final approval of the City Attorney.
Motion carried unanimously.
C. Resolution 02-04.1 re: Consider preliminary purchase agreement with Culver's for 4004
Silver Lake Road.
Mornson provided the Council with a background of the process,which included that the
owner-operators of Culver's will be purchasing Exhaust Pro and, in return, the owners of
Culver's will ask for the Hardee's property for the purchase price of$5,000.
The future owners, Julie Chien and Steve Sparks, were present to provide the Council
with a brief description of the operation.
Chien stated that there are currently about 17 Culver's restaurants in the state of
Minnesota, and another 90 in Wisconsin. He stated that they currently owner-operate
one franchise in Vadnais Heights which opened about 15 months ago, and would like to
open another franchise in the next 12 months.
Chien indicated that there are 160 seats in the restaurant, one of the largest, with some
seating reserved for meetings, birthdays, and other large parties.
Chien stated the restaurant is a non-reservation, non-smoking, owner-operated business.
She added that it is lunch and dinner only,with no liquor license.
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Mayor Hodson noted that there was a fair amount of outdoor seating in the original plan.
Sparks stated that was true, and added about 30 more seats.
Councilmember Faust asked if, as the franchise owner, they were able to expand the
space from the basic proto-type. Sparks stated that they were allowed to expand the
space to the 160 seating.
Councilmember Thuesen asked if they were comfortable with the current number of
parking spaces available to them. Sparks stated that they had about 65 spaces, and that
they were pretty comfortable with that amount.
Councilmember Horst stated that Culver's reputation precedes them, and that he was
very pleased to see them entering the City of St. Anthony.
Motion by Councilmember Faust, second by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve
Resolution 02-041, re: Considering preliminary purchase agreement with Culver's for
4004 Silver Lake Road.
Motion carried unanimously.
D. Resolution 02-040, re: Consider approval of City's 2002 Goals by Jim Prosser, Ehlers &
Associates, will be present.
Strategic Planning Process:
• Update community vision.
• Assess changes to community environment.
• Conduct"SWOT" analysis
• Review roles and responsibilities.
• Review progress on previous goals.
• Develop new goals.
• Establish plan to implement goals.
Role of Mayor and Council:
• Develop a"vision"of the future state of St. Anthony.
• Develop goals to help achieve the community vision.
• Assuring implementation of strategies to achieve.goals.
• Providing resources to implement strategies.
• Feedback and course corrections.
St. Anthony Village Vision Statement:
• "A Village in the City".
Core Values:
• Community.
• Collaboration.
• Resident focus.
• Safe and secure environment.
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• The feel of the village.
• Fiscal responsibility.
Our Mission:
• Our Mission is to be a progressive and livable community, a 'walkable'village
that is safe and secure.
2001 Goals and Accomplishments:
• Define and review fiscal goals and policies.
• Plan for Stonehouse.
• Flood protection.
• Redevelopment strategies.
• Park system.
• Enhance sense of community.
• KFS process initiated to be completed this summer.
• Process for Stonehouse initiated/property evaluation completed.
• Flood protection work nearly complete.
• Developer selected for Apache area.
• Park improvements underway.
• Implemented model for enhanced public involvement in Village issues
(Northwest Quadrant)/improved in newsletter/modified web page.
Mayor Hodson stated that they have accomplished a lot as a Council thus far, and is
looking forward to additional communication. Prosser added that the purpose of the
additional communication was to provide on opportunity for feedback from the
community.
2002 Goals:
• Redevelop Apache area property.
• Develop public facilities plan for Public Works, Fire Station, SAV Liquor#1 and
Stonehouse.
• Maintain legislative presence on important city issues. .
• Develop plan for long term financial needs.
• Enhance Community involvement in critical city issues.
Goal 1: Redevelop Apache Area Property:
• Complete preliminary redevelopment agreement.
• Identify funding alternatives.
• Develop project timeline.
• Establish TIF district.
• Assess need for environmental study.
• Identify property acquisition strategy.
• Identify phasing options.
• Establish design guidelines/review/planning process.
• Update communications plan.
• Establish public participation plan.
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• Completed development agreement.
• Project oversight.
Strategic Planning Structure:
• Identify goals.
• Establish strategies to achieve goals.
• Define goal accomplishments.
• Development actions steps.
• Assign responsibility.
• Target completion dates.
• Identify required resources.
Plan Control:
• Quarterly written updates.
• Discussion of top goal and strategies.
• Staff "exception"reporting.
• Review plan alignment.
• Celebrate success.
Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, second by Councilmember Faust, to approve
Resolution 02-040, re:.Considering approval of City's 2002 Goals.
Councilmember Sparks requested the following amendment to the motion. In the
Council's packets was a detailed list of goals. Under Goal #2 (Develop Public Facilities
Plan), action steps, she requested a number one step be added: to review the preliminary
analysis and decide whether to proceed, or not.
Motion carried unanimously.
E. Presentation of financial strategies by Jim Prosser.
Prosser came forward and stated that the information contained in the financial strategies
were estimates. He stated that the items contained in the presentation were meant to be
provocative for the purpose of having every potential item considered. He added that the
Council needs to determine if there are items that need to be added, which they will do in
session number four.
City of St. Anthony Key Financial Strategies:
Session Goals:
• Review budget forecast worksheets.
• Review options/strategies/resources.
City of St. Anthony Key Financial Strategies:
General Operating Fund:
• Operating gaps.
• Funding options.
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Capital Equipment:
• Funding gaps.
• Funding options.
"Big Ticket" Capital Equipment:
• Funding gaps.
• Funding options.
City of St. Anthony Key Financial Strategies General Fund:
2003
o Revenue: $3,731,616.
o Expenditures: $3,805,800.
o Gap: ($74,184).
2004
• Revenue: $3,850,531.
• Expenditures: $4,003,100.
• Gap: ($152,569).
2005
o Revenue: $3,997,697.
o Expenditures: $4,212,900.
o Gap: ($215,203).
2006
• Revenues: $4,125,403.
• Expenditures: $4,436,100.
• Gap: ($310,697).
Prosser stated that the statistics posted are not something to panic about because all of the
trends will not remain the same. Rather, he indicated that,compared to other cities, it is
quite manageable.
City of St. Anthony Key Financial Strategies General Fund:
Options:
• Adjust user fees: Fees for service should cover cost of service and should be
adjusted annually to reflect increased costs.
• Increase tax levy: Adjust tax levy to reflect costs of service.
• Administrative service fees: Cost of administrative support for non-general funds
should be fully reimbursed and adjusted annually.
• Developer contributions: Developer contributions for various improvements.
• Assess seal-coating: Assessments to the benefiting residents.
• Establish fees for medical calls: Fees would be collecting by those who require
the service.
• Establish street light utility fund: Collect revenues to offset the street light energy
charge and to provide for future street light replacement and repair.
• Private property snowplowing fees: Collect revenues for private property owners
who receive city funded snowplowing service.
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• Relocate SAV 1 to Highway 88: Relocate the city-owned business to a place
where higher traffic flow would generate greater revenues,which would be
available for inter-fund transfers.
Councilmember Sparks requested a list of what each one of the General Fund options
could actually contribute, in order to make educated decisions regarding them. Prosser
stated that they would bring those rough estimates to the August meeting.
City of St. Anthony Key Financial Strategies Capital Equipment:
2003
• Revenues: $9,230,000.
• Expenditures: $9,715,350.
• Gap: ($485,350).
2004
o Revenues: $352,000.
o Expenditures: $543,250.
o Gap: ($191,250).
2005
o Revenues: $320,000.
o Expenditures: $682,750.
o Gap: ($362,750).
2006
• Revenues: $315,000.
• Expenditures: $489,350.
• Gap: ($174,350).
Councilmember Sparks asked about the modest gap in 2003. She stated that it would
only be a modest gap if a referendum were approved, as the City does not have
$9,000,000 to spend on capital equipments. Mornson stated that Councilmember Sparks
was correct, and that several things need to take place before they would approve the
needs.
City of St. Anthony Key Financial Strategies Capital Equipment:
Options:
• Revenue Bonds: Issued to fund capital projects; supported by city revenues.
• Equipment Notes: Issued to fund certain capital purchases.
• G.O Bonds: Voter approved bonds used to support capital improvements.
• Lease Purchase Bonds: HRA issued bonds paid from city revenues.
• Developer Contributions: Contributions support various improvements.
• Relocate SAV 1 to Highway 88: Relocate city business to an area of higher traffic
flow, which would generate greater revenues to be available for capital purchases.
City of St. Anthony Key Financial Strategies "Big Ticket"Capital Items:
Option:
o Replace Public Works building.
Recommendation:
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o Develop process to establish need. Fund with lease purchase.
Amount: "
o . $6,500,000.
Impact:
o Increase debt service levy.
Mayor Hodson stated that in the goal-setting meetings, the Council concluded that they
were not going to approve a$6,500,000 project for a new Public Works building.
Furthermore, Mayor Hodson indicated that the Council discussed a$3,000,000 budget
for a new Public Works facility.
Option:
o Replace Fire Station.
Recommendation:
o Develop process to establish need. Fund with lease purchase.
Amount:
o $2,000,000.
Impact:
o Increases debt service levy.
Option:
o Replace SAV 1.
Recommendation:
o Develop feasibility and need analysis. Fund with revenue bonds.
Amount:
o $1,100,000.
Impact:
o Reduced funds available to be transferred to other funds.
Option:
o Village Message Board.
Recommendation:
o Defer to future years.
Amount:
o $40,000.
Impact:
o Enhances community communication.
Option:
o Community Center.
Recommendation:
o Develop public improvements process to communicate need for community
center renovation.
Amount:
o $150,000.
Impact:
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o Decreases cash available or increases debt service levy.
Option:
o Fire Pumper purchase.
Recommendation:
o Develop process to establish need. Fund with equipment certificate notes.
Amount:
o $330,000.
Impact:
o Increases debt service levy.
Councilmember Sparks indicated that she would like to have the issue of sidewalk
replacement along Silver Lake Road be added to the list. Mayor Hodson indicated that it
was a very important issue in relation to the mission statement to make the community
"walkable." Prosser stated that he would add it to the list, if it was not already on it.
VIII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS.
Mornson stated that there is a joint meeting with the School Board next Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.,
which will be held in the community center. He reviewed the agenda with the Council.
Mornson indicated that May 4, 2002 is the city-wide clean-up day.
Mornson indicated that there was a vacancy created in the liquor operations. He stated that an
offer was made to and accepted by Kevin Morelli,who is the former Liquor Manager of St.
Anthony.
Councilmember Horst had nothing new to report this evening.
Councilmember Sparks referred to a volunteer group in St. Anthony called the Community
Prevention Coalition. She indicated that a proposal has been accepted for the Coalition to
become a family services collaborative,which is a source of funding that originally comes from
the federal government.
Councilmember Sparks.reiterated that there will not be a Villagefest in 2002.
Councilmember Thuesen stated that it was an exciting time to be a member of the City Council,
and added that he looks forward to the challenges of the next couple of years.
Councilmember Faust indicated that one of the top fifteen issues for the League of Minnesota for
2002 was phosphorous on lawns in the Metro area,which was just recently passed.
Councilmember Faust commended everyone who worked on the Northwest Quadrant
Redevelopment business update, as he felt there was some great information and prompted
necessary dialogue.
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Councilmember Faust indicated that the City of St. Anthony is one of twenty communities to
participate in the'Sister-City program. He views the program as a beneficial and expressed his.
hope that they continue participating in the program.
Mayor Hodson indicated that he would like to have a discussion with Council regarding the
Community Prevention Coalition and funding.
Mayor Hodson referred to an upcoming meeting that he has with Metropolitan Council. He
indicated that he would like to discuss an issue from a past meeting regarding the revitalization
of a community such as St. Anthony. He indicated that there was the potential to comprise low-
interest loans to homeowners for the purpose of renovating the aging housing-stock in the city.
He added that he would like to have future discussion on the issue.
IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
None.
X. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS.
None.
XI. ADJOURNMENT.
Motion by Councilmember Thuesen,.second by Councilmember Faust, to adjourn the meeting at
9:25 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Courtney Seesz
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2
3 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
4
5. May 14, 2002
6
7 CALL TO ORDER
8 Mayor Hodson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
9
10 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
11 Mayor Hodson invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
12
13 ROLL CALL.
14 Present: Mayor Hodson; Councilmembers Horst, Sparks and Faust.
15 Absent: Councilmember Thuesen.
16 Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison; City Attorney Jerry Gilligan.
17
18 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION,AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
19 ITEMS.
20
21 I. APPROVAL OF MAY 14, 2002 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
22 Motion by Councilmember Sparks, second by Councilmember Faust, to approve the City
23 Council Meeting Agenda of May 14, 2002.
24
25 Motion carried unanimously.
26
27 II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
28 None.
29
30 III. COMMUNITY FORUM.
31 Mayor Hodson invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items
32 that are not on the regular agenda.
33
34 Hearing none, Mayor Hodson moved forward with the agenda.
35
36 IV. CONSENT AGENDA.
37 1. Consider April 23, 2002 Council meeting minutes.
38 2. Consider licenses and permits.
39 3. Consider payment of claims.
40 4. Resolution 02-043, re: Fund transfer.
41
42 Motion by Councilmember Faust, second by Councilmember Sparks, to approve the Consent
43 Agenda.
44
45 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
2 A. Resolution 02-044, re: Refunding housing and revenue bonds for Autumn Woods.
3 Gilligan indicated that.these bonds were issued in 1992 to refinance prior bonds issued by
4 the City to finance the acquisition and construction of Autumn Woods apartments. He
5 indicated that the refunding bonds are proposed to be issued in the principal amount of
6 $7,775,000, which is the outstanding amount, and would bear interest at a variable rate.
7 Would like to refund in order to pay off the bonds. He concluded that the city would
8 have no liability with respect to the refunding bonds.
9
10 Mayor Hodson asked if this was a typical procedure? Gilligan indicated that it was a
11 fairly routine procedure, but that you do not see as many because the requirements are
12 more stringent.
13
14 Mayor Hodson opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
15
16 Paul Brewer, Autumn Woods, came forward to address any questions regarding the
17 refinancing by the Council. He indicated Autumn Woods was built about 15 years ago
18 with Tax Increment Funds, and that they could capture lower interest rates now on the
19 bonds. He concluded that he appreciates the city's support for the project.
20
21 Mayor Hodson closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
22
23 Motion by Councilmember Sparks, second by Councilmember Faust, to adopt Resolution
24 02-044, re: Refunding of housing and revenue bonds for Autumn Woods.
25
26 Motion carried unanimously.
27
28 VI. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF.
29 A. Discussion of Community Prevention Coalition. Bob Foster will be present.
30 Bob Foster came forward to provide an update on what he called an evolving process in
31 St.,Anthony Village.
32
33 Foster stated that the mission of the Community Prevention Coalition (CPC) is joining
34 together to create an environment that encourages safe and drug-free lives for youth.
35
36 Foster added that the objectives of the CPC are: to initiate, coordinate, facilitate, support
37 and enhance programs, activities and services that combat substance abuse and violence
38 among youth and families; mobilize all elements of the community including parents,
39 schools, churches, city government, law enforcement, civic groups, businesses and social
40 agencies in accomplishing our mission.
41
42 Foster indicated that that both CPC and ACTION (Adults And Children Together In Our
43 Neighborhoods)bring together schools, civic organizations, faith-based groups and
44 community members from School District 282 and the St. Anthony Village/New
45 Brighton area to plan and undertake activities that improve the lives of all residents.
46
47 Foster stated that when Bob Duncan became head of the new school district, he wondered
48 why the neighboring towns were not working collaboratively.
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2 Foster indicated that their desire was to form a collaborative organization with the City of
3 New Brighton. He indicated that a collaborative effort would serve as a vehicle whereby
4 the city could get state funds through the county, as well as funding.from St. Anthony.
5
6 Foster explained how the process would work, if they formed a collaborative
7 organization.
8
9 Foster stated that he was not asking the Council for money today,but would be back in
10 the near future to do so.
11
12 Councilmember Horst asked how many other cities are involved in a collaborative effort.
13 Foster indicated that almost all other cities operate collaboratively; Duncan indicated that
14 the City of St. Anthony would be one of the last.
15
16 Mayor Hodson asked what the different funding sources are, so that as they proceed,they
17 are informed. He added that he believes in the program, as it affects the entire
18 community, and that he would like to be able to clearly inform the residents with what
19 they are doing with their dollars.
20
21 Councilmember Faust confirmed that the collaborative effort was, essentially, to get more
22 bang for the buck. Mayor Hodson added that it was also for the purpose of attaining
23 additional dollars.
24
25 Councilmember Horst asked where the-city comes into play in the area of funding.
26 Foster stated that collaborative monies do not only come from the state, but the city, as
27 well. He indicated that he would have more of that sort of information the next time he
28 was before the Council.
29
30 Mayor Hodson stated that he would like to see the city participate in funding a grant-
31 writer that would work for the CPC, and other needs of the city.
32
33 Councilmember Sparks highlighted the parks which are one of the many areas of the city
34 that are not part of community services.
35
36 Councilmember Horst stated that the value of the program to the residents needed to be
37 explained to them.
38
39 Mayor Hodson thanked Foster for the update on the program.
40
41 B. Update on tax increment financing. Bob Thistle, Springsted, Inc., will be present.
42 Bob Thistle came forward to review the status of the city's existing Tax Increment Funds.
43 He stated that the review was good news, as all four TIFs are healthy and very solid.
44
45 Thistle indicated that Governor Ventura signed into historic tax relief and property tax
46 reform, and that the changed made to the class rates impacted St. Anthony's TIF
47 Districts. The tax capacity's numbers are now firm and the full impact of the changes
48 can be determined.
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2 Thistle indicated that the report was based on current funds and current obligations in
3 each of the four TIF Districts. He added that the analysis did not include: inflation,
4 investment revenue, additional development, increase/reduction in class rate.
5
6 Kenzie Terrace is a redevelopment TIF District created in 1982 and expiring in 2008.
7 There is a$247,000 per year Community Center Bond payment through 2010 to pay off
8 the existing funds on the Kenzie TIF District.
9
10 The Chandler TIF District is a redevelopment district created in 1985 that expires in
11 2011. Projected revenue plus the existing fund balance will support a TIF budget through
12 2011 of approximately$1,560,000. Future increments will continue to decline through
13 2004 due to the compression of housing class rates.
14
15 Apache Plaza I is a redevelopment TIF District created in 1993 and expiring in 2019.
16 Increments received are being utilized to pay outstanding debt related to the Cub Foods
17 bonds in the amount of$205,922 per year through 2013. Projections indicate that the
18 district,with its existing fund balance, will continue to be able to support this annual debt
19 service through the last three years of scheduled debt service on the bonds, 2011 through
20 2013, during which a total three-year deficit of approximately$70,000 will occur.
21 Thistle indicated that this was a minor shortfall that should not be a problem for the city
22 to cover.
23
'24 Apache II is a redevelopment TIF District created in 1993 and expiring in 2019.
25 Increments received are being utilized to make annual payments on a pay-as-you-go note
26 with Hellickson Dental. Pay-as-you-go refers to a method of subsidy whereby the
27 developer finances the improvements and takes on the risk and the City agrees to pay the
28 developer as increments are received. Due to the projected reduction in increment it is
29 estimated to take until the year 2007 to pay the full amount of the note, originally
30 scheduled for payoff in 2005.
31
32 Councilmember Host asked how they missed on Apache 1. Thistle stated that it was
33 largely due to the change in state tax laws.
34
35 The Council thanked Thistle for the analysis.
36
37 C. Presentation of 2001 City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority Audits. Stuart
38 Bonniwell City Auditor, will be present. Resolution 02-025, re: Consider approval of
39 2001 City Audit.
40 Stuart Bonniwell came forward to review the 2001 City and Housing and Redevelopment
41 Authority Audits.
42
43 Summary of Fund Equity:
44 • General Fund $ 1,042,702
45 • Special Revenue Funds $ 354,585
46 • Debt Service Funds $ 1,447,601
47 • Capital Project Funds $ 3,965,606
48
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1 • Proprietary Funds $ 7,031,255
2
3 • Total Fund Equity- $13,841,753
4
5 General Fund:
6 • 2001 Budget $ 3,519,875
7
8 • Revenues $ 3,542,107 $22,232
9 • Expenditures $ 3,475,924 $43,951
10 $66,183
11
12 General Fund Balance:
13 • 2000 Fund Balance $ 976,523
14 • 2001 Budget Reserves $ 66,183
15 • 2001 Fund Balance $ 1,042,706
16 • Goal =30%-35%
17
18 • A-1 Credit Rating/Positive Fund Balance Ratio
19 • 2001 -28.8%
20 • 2000-27.7%
21. 9 1999-24.7%
22 • 1998-22.3%
23
24 General Fund-Reserves:
25 • Working Capital $ 895,634
26 • Self-Insurance Reserves $ 73,067
27 • Unemployment/Contracts $ 28,000
28 0 Contract Insurance Reserves $ 14,305
29 * Pre-Paid Insurance 31,700
30
31 • Total Fund Balance $1,042,706
32
33 Police Contracts:
.34 • Lauderdale/Falcon Heights
35 • Contract Revenue $ 569,432
36 * Expenditures 505,946
37
38 • Total Surplus $ 63,486
39
40 • Capital Equipment $ 54,800
41 • Purchase of Squad Cars
42
43 Liquor Operations:
44 • SAV I $ 89,021
45 • SAV II 133,708
46
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_ 1 • Total Off-Sale $ 222,279
2
3 • Stonehouse 60,536
4 • Total-Profits $ 283,265
5
6 Utility Operations-Water/Sewer:
7 • Enterprise Fund—Breakeven Fund
8 • Revenues $1,112,691
9 • Expenditures $1,104,023
10
11 • Surplus $ 8,668
12
13 • Inflationary Increase 2002 was approved
14 • Water$1.10 per hundred cubic feet
15 • Sewer$2.08 per hundred cubic feet
16
17 Water Filtration:
18 • Interest Earnings Fund O/M
19 • Total Interest Earnings= $ 348,533
20 • Operation/Maintenance= 103,646
21
22 • Interest Reserves $ 244,887
23
24 • Central Park Project $ 59,000
25 • Un-Funded Contingency
26 • Designate to Complete Park Funding
27 • Balance $185,887—Funds 2002 O&M
28
29 Severance Fund:
30 • 2000 Liability $ 489,205
31 • 2001 Liability $ 527,919
32 • Current Funds on Hand $ 211,250
33 • Current Policy/Approved by Council: maintain a cash balance over$200,000
34 • No Appropriation Necessary for 2001
35
36 Investment Summary:
37 • U.S. Government Securities $ 6,373,644
38 • Commercial Paper $ 4,205,370
39 • Repurchase Agreements $ 1,771,933
40 • Money Markets $ 290,911
41
42 Total Investments $12,641,858
43
44 • Investment Income= $ 673,938
45
46 Outstanding Debt 12/31/01:
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1 o Road Improvements Bonds $ 6,705,000
2 • Tax Abatement Bonds $ 625,000
3 • Liquor Revenue Bonds $ 740,000
4 • Tax Increment Bonds $ 3,360,000
5
6 Total Debt $11,430,000
7
8 • Issue During Year $ 1,785,000
9 • Principal Payments $ 535,000
10
11 GASB 34:
12 • Requires Capital Assets to be reported with accumulated depreciation
13 o Buildings/Automobiles/Computer Equipment
14 o Water Towers/Roads/Storm Sewer Lines
15 • Implementation
16 o Budgets Under$10 Million
17 o Fiscal Years after 6/15/03
18 • Present Software Vendor/$10,000-$15,000
19 o Implementation (Fall 2002 thru Spring 2003)
20
21
22 Audit Recommendations:
23 • Close Crime Prevention Fund
24 o Present Balance= $819
25 o Transfer to DARE/Forfeiture Fund
26 O Cash Receipts
27 o Review cash receipts system
28 o Possible upgrades to improve efficiency
29 o New cash register system/front counter
30
31
32 Housing and Redevelopment Authority(HRA):
33
34 HRA Fund Balances:
35 • Kenzie Terrace $1,434,073
36 • Chandler .$ 365,789
37 • Apache I $ 326,527
38 • Tires Plus Building $ 327,176
39 • HRA Projects Fund $ 384,428
40
41 Total All Funds $2,837,993
42
43 TIF Budgets:
44 • Kenzie Terrace—Community Center
45 • Chandler—Annual TIF Budget
46 o Current budget $1,560,000
47 • Apache—Debt Service/Cub Foods
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1 • Tires Plus—Replenish of Cash Outlay
2 • HRA Project Fund—Northwest Quadrant/Others
3
4 Mayor Hodson thanked Bonniwell for his.presentation of the City's audit.
5.
6 Motion by Councilmember Faust, second by Councilmember Sparks, to approve
7 Resolution 02-025, re: Considering approval of 2001 City Audit.
8
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10
11 VII. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL.
12 None.
13
14 VIII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS.
15 Morrison indicated that the decision was made a few years ago to not maintain a fund balance
16 with the TIF, which he stated was a beneficial from all aspects.
17
18 Morrison asked the Council to consider August 5, 2002 (a Monday) as the next Council Study
19 Session.
20
21 Morrison indicated that Culver's proposal has been delayed by a month due to some permit
22 issues.
23
24 Councilmember Horst indicated that he attended the Community Services Board meeting this
25 month. He stated that they examined the budget and were able to balance it for the coming year.
26
27 Councilmember Horst stated that he was at Clean-Up Day which he stated was a good event. He
28 continued that it was not as active as it has been in years past, which was likely due to the
29 weather. He suggested that they add another Clean-Up Day for the fall.
30
31 Councilmember Sparks stated that auditions for the inter-generational theater are to be held next
32 week.
33
34 Councilmember Faust stated that he attended a Community Prevention Coalition Meeting and
35 added that everyone should attend one.
36
37 Councilmember Faust indicated that the Sister-City event was to be determined soon.
38
39 Councilmember Faust indicated that the Council continues to meet with the school board
40 monthly in order to keep communications open.
41
42 Councilmember Faust added that he also attended Clean-Up Day.
43
44 Councilmember Faust indicated that he and Mayor Hodson spoke with one of the local churches
45 about the upcoming Apache project, which was beneficial.
46
47 Councilmember Faust stated that the St. Anthony Village Library grand re-opening was this
48 Sunday, May 19, 2002, from 12:00-4:00 p.m.
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2 Mayor Hodson indicated that he and Ruth Mason, Audio Visual for St. Anthony, are making
3 progress on improvements to the audio system.
4
5 Mayor,Hodson indicated that the orchestral concert was well attended, adding that there is a
6 great deal of talent right there in the City of St. Anthony.
7
8 Mayor Hodson indicated that Len Pratt, himself and others took some aerial photos of the
9 Apache site.
10
11 Mayor Hodson stated that Saturday, May 18, 2002,was the next Coffee with the Mayor from
12 7:30-10:30 a.m.
IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
None.
X. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS.
None.
XI. ADJOURNMENT.
Motion by Councilmember Faust, second by Councilmember Sparks, to adjourn the meeting at
8:32 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Courtney Seesz
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, In .
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2
3 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
4
5 May 28, 2002
6
7 CALL TO ORDER.
8 Mayor Hodson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
9
10 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
11 Mayor Hodson invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
12
13 ROLL CALL.
14 Present: Mayor Hodson; Councilmembers Horst, Sparks, Thuesen, and Faust.
15 Absent: None.
16 Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison; City Attorney Jerry Gilligan.
17
18 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
19 ITEMS.
20
21 I. APPROVAL OF MAY 28, 2002 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
22 Motion by Councilmember Sparks, second by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve the City
23 Council Meeting Agenda of May 28, 2002.
24
25 Motion carried unanimously.
26
27 II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
28 None.
29
30 III. COMMUNITY FORUM.
31 Mayor Hodson invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items
32 that are not on the regular agenda.
33
34 Hearing none, Mayor Hodson moved forward with the agenda.
35
36 IV. CONSENT AGENDA.
37
38 1. Consider May 14, 2002 Council meeting minutes.
39 2. Consider licenses and permits.
40 3. Consider payment of claims.
41 4. Resolution 02-047, re: Approve Insurance Renewal.
42 5. Resolution 02-048, re: Approve waiving of tort limits.
43
44 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, second by Councilmember Faust, to approve the Consent
45 Agenda with the following amendment: remove item number one from the Consent Agenda.
46
47 Motion carried unanimously.
48
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1 Motion by Councilmember Faust, second by Councilmember Sparks, to approve the City
2 Council meeting minutes of May 14, 2002.
3
4 Motion carried 4-0, Councilmember Thuesen abstained.
5
6 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
7 None.
8 .
9 VI. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF.
10 A. Ramsey Library Board will present update.
11 Matt Anderson, Pres of Ramsey County Library Board of Trustees, came forward to
12 provide the Council with information regarding the Ramsey County library, and budget
13 cuts.
14
15 Anderson stated that, last year, the Ramsey County Library had a 7% increase in
16 circulation, and indicated that they were on track to do the same in 2002.
17
18 Anderson indicated that the Ramsey County Library has been asked to meet a levy limit
19 for 2003 that is 7% lower than their current operations budget. He added that he is
20 present tonight to ask for a show of support by St. Anthony, as several residents of St.
21 Anthony use the Ramsey County Library services, for them to maintain enough'funding
22 in order to maintain their current levels of operations at all seven facilities.
23
24 Anderson stated that St. Anthony has approximately 1100 active members who use the
25 Ramsey County Library services.
26
27 Anderson stated that they are not looking to expand, nor build new facilities,but to
28 maintain their current levels of operation. He stated that if they have to absorb a 7%
29 decrease in their budget, they would likely have to close several of their facilities.
30
31 Anderson stated that he was asking for the municipalities in suburban Ramsey County to
32 pass a resolution that the Ramsey County Library Board of Trustees can take on to the
33 Ramsey County Board of Commissioners which shows that the people of Ramsey County
34 do support their current levels of operations for 2003 and would like to have the funding
35 allocated to their budget to be able to continue providing those services.
36
37 Anderson clarified that what he was asking for tonight is a show of support, and
38 recognition that library services are important to the people of St. Anthony Village.
39
40 Councilmember Horst asked which library was the nearest to St. Anthony Village.
41 Anderson stated that the Roseville library was the closest to St. Anthony.
42
43 Councilmember Faust asked why they are being singled out as an entity to take a 7% cut.
44 Anderson stated that they are not being singled out, and that all Ramsey County
45 departments have been asked to decrease their levy budget by 7%.
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2 Mayor Hodson clarified that they were not asking for funding. Anderson stated that was
3 true, and that they were ask_ing for a show of support.
4
5 Councilmember Sparks stated that she was very supportive of the Ramsey County
6 Library, and an active card member herself.
7
8 Motion by Councilmember Sparks; second by Councilmember Horst, to approve the
9 proposed resolution which states that St. Anthony Village acknowledges its support for
10 the Ramsey County Library's 2003 request to maintain current levels of operation at its
11 facilities.
12
13 Councilmember Faust stated that he had difficulty from a philosophical aspect with
14 interfering in the Ramsey County Commissioner's affairs. He stated that he is an active
15 card-holder, and supports the efforts, yet is not comfortable telling the Ramsey County
16 Commissioners that the Library is more important than something else when he does not
17 have their full budget in front of them.
18
19 Anderson stated that they met with the suburban Ramsey County Commissioners who are
20 responsible for their budget upon receiving their budget request, and were asked to go out
21 and get a show of support from the cities, so that when they go back to the full board,
.22 they can present the support.
23
24 Councilmember Sparks stated that the commissioners were testing things, and she felt it
25 important to say that they do care by passing this resolution.
26
27 Councilmember Faust reiterated that it was not anti-books,but was uncomfortable with
28 making decisions for the Ramsey County Commissioners.
29
30 Councilmember Horst stated that they were not meddling in dollars and cents, but
31 showing support that the library be maintained, if it was possible.
32
33 Motion carried 4-1, Councilmember Faust opposed.
34
35 B. Jill Schultz JMS Communications will present a communication plan for City goals:
36 1.Liquor licensing referendum.
37 2.Public Works/Fire Station.
38 Schultz came forward and provided the Council with her background. She stated that the
39 types of work that she does is related to referendums, media relations, development of
40 public facilities, redevelopment, and other communications and public involvement
41 issues that cities face. She added that the goal of her work is to help the city of St.
42 Anthony know that the community has been involved.
43
44 Schultz stated that there are four important things that they do in a referendum process:
45 identify the problem/need, want people involved in process and understanding the
46 process, identify options, and a selected option.
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1 Schultz stated that the City of St. Anthony understands that the process is really fluid one.
2 She indicated that the Council plays an important role in the process, as people are
3 coming to-them with issues and questions.
4
5 Schultz suggested that, rather than spend time reviewing the details of the drafts that she
6 has compiled, that she respond to any questions that the Council has of her at this time.
7
8 Councilmember Thuesen referred to Shultz's past experience, and asked what other
9 experience she has had in working with referendums. Schultz responded that she worked
10 with the Cities of Richfield, Blaine and Mound with referendums.
11
12 Councilmember Sparks stated that she still struggled with the difference between On-Sale
13 and Off-Sale Liquor operations. She stated that she did not think that they could use the
14 term and expect others to understand. Schultz suggested that they define the two from
15 the beginning and continue to re-define them as they continue through the process.
16
17 Councilmember Horst suggested that they provide a definition in parentheses of the two
18 types of liquor operations in parentheses following each term.
19
20 Councilmember Sparks asked how her firm would work with the potential task force.
21 Schultz indicated that it still needed to be determined, but stated that she would work
22 with the key individual staff and work with a plan as a behind-the scenes person.
23
24 Mayor Hodson thanked Schultz for her work thus far and stated that she would provide
25 the help that they need. as they face the tasks ahead of them.
26
27 C. Jerry Gilligan Dorsey & Whitney, will present Resolution 02-046, re: Approval of
28 Special Election of the Question of Issuance of On-Sale Liquor Licenses and Question of
29 Issuance of Sunday On-Sale Liquor Licenses.
30 Gilligan stated that, presently, the city is not authorized to issue liquor licenses to
31 privately owned restaurants. He stated that, if the Special Election is approves, and the
32 question passes, then the City would have to adopt an ordinance sending forth the
33 requirements. Furthermore, if approved, then the City can issue up to six licenses.
34
35 Gilligan stated that the operation of the Stonehouse is not affected, nor would it be
36 counted as one of the six. Gilligan also indicated that it does not affect the city's On-Sale
37 and Off-Sale Liquor operations.
38
39 Gilligan stated that the resolution calls.for the election to be held in conjunction with the
40 State General Election on November 5, 2002. He added that the earliest that it could be
41 held was with the State Primary Election in September.
42
43 Councilmember Faust clarified that their would be two separate questions on the ballot.
44 He asked if it were possible to pass one,both, or none to pass. Gilligan stated that was
45 true.
46
47 Mayor Hodson stated that the reason that they were going down this path was due to the
48 Northwest Quadrant project and examining this as a viable option. He continued that, if
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1 it the Sunday On-Sale Liquor License resolution passed, the city would have the ability to
2 issue licenses to restaurants that come into town. Gilligan stated that was correct.
3
4 Mayor Hodson went on to'clarify that the city had the ability to set limits in the
5 ordinance.
6
7 Councilmember Thuesen stated that they need to be certain to set parameters that attempt
8 to attract a certain type of establishment.
9
10 Councilmember Horst suggested that they have a work session prior to the Special
11 Election to determine the language and qualifications of the ordinance.
12
13 Gilligan stated that the City could authorize up to six licenses, and as little as one.
14
15 Motion by Councilmember Faust, second by Councilmember Thuesen, to approve
16 Resolution 02-046, re: Approval of a Special Election on the question of issuance of
17 On-Sale Liquor Licenses and on the question of issuance of Sunday On-Sale Liquor
18 Licenses.
19
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21
22 D. Resolution Proposal 02-049, re: Approval of proposal for construction/manager services
23 for Kraus-Anderson.
24 Mayor Hodson stated that they are seeking potential guidance in examining some options
25 for the Fire Station and Public Works Building. He clarified that they are not contracting
26 with Kraus-Anderson at this time to build.
27
28 Momson stated that the task force would not be comprised until after Labor Day
29 weekend, as he felt that interest from the public would be greater at that time.
30
31 Mayor Hodson asked Mornson if he had a sense of size of the potential task force.
32 Mornson stated that there was no limit for the past two task forces that were compiled. It
33 was determined that the Council would not set a limit at this point.
34
35 Councilmember Thuesen asked if there was the need to give Kraus-Anderson and the
36 task force some parameters with which to work. Mayor Hodson concurred, adding that
37 the residents of St. Anthony need to be comfortable with everything that will be involved
38 in the process.
39
40 Councilmember Horst asked for clarification on what they were discussing at this time.
41 Morrison stated that what was before them was a standard construction/management
42 contract that could be terminated within seven days. Mayor Hodson clarified that the
43 contract only commits them to up to $7,500.
44
45 Councilmember Horst asked why they were getting into the details of things at this point.
46 Mayor Hodson stated that they wanted the information up front, before any decisions are
47 made.
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1 Momson stated that all of Councilmember Horst's concerns would be addressed by the
2 task force.
3 Councilmember Faust stated that having two councilmembers on the task force would
4 benefit communications between the task force and-the City Council..
5
6 Motion by Councilmember Sparks, second by Councilmember Faust, to approve
7 Resolution 02-049, re: Approval of proposal for construction/manager services for Kraus-
8 Anderson.
9
10 Motion carried unanimously.
11
12 E. Todd Hubmer, WSB, engineering update.
13 Hubmer came forward to update the Council on three items that need action: Flood
14 Hazard Mitigation Grant from the DNR, Silver Lane Feasibility study, 2003 Street
15 Reconstruction feasibility study.
16
17 Hubmer stated that the legislature approved $30 million for the Flood Hazard Mitigation
18 Plan and that St. Anthony is included in the plan. He stated that $15 million can be
19 allocated immediately, and the other$15 million is on hold until July of 2003. Hubmer
20 indicated that the DNR is going to send out a letter to each if the eligible municipalities
21 concerning what they can spend within the next twelve months.
22
23 Hubmer stated that the City of St. Anthony has to be cautious not to request more money
24 than they need in the next twelve months because, if they do not expend the money in
25 2003, St. Anthony will be placed at the bottom of the priority list in 2003.
26
27 Hubmer stated that he would return in June with an update as to the status of the money
28 for the Flood Hazard and Mitigation Plan.
29
30 Councilmember Horst stated that he thought that they needed the entire $2 million this
31 year in order to complete all of the projects that are currently under contract. Hubmer
32 stated that they needed about$250,000 to complete the rest of the projects this year.
33
34 Hubmer referred to the Silver Lane Feasibility Study to address flooding in and around
35 the intersections of Fordham Drive and Shamrock Drive with Silver Lane and 39`h
36 Avenue. Hubmer identified Problem Area Number One: Southeast quadrant of the
37 intersection of Silver Lane and Shamrock Drive; and Problem Area Number Two: North
38 of 391h Avenue, between Shamrock Drive and Fordham Drive.
39
40 Hubmer added that the purpose of the feasibility study is to identify alternatives which
41 provide 100-year flood protection to homes located within the two problem areas. He
42 stated that this feasibility study identifies five alternatives.
43
44 Hubmer stated that the five alternatives were developed to accommodate the storm water
45 runoff, which causes the flooding in the two problem areas near Silver Lane.
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1 Alternative number one: provide a 100-year flood protection by replacing the existing
2 storm sewer with a new system with increased flow capacity. The cost to complete this
3 alternative is approximately$2,868,000.
. 4
5 Alternative number two: also increases sewer capacity by utilizing the existing storm
6 sewer system and constructing a new parallel storm sewer system. The total estimated
7 cost to complete this alternative is approximately $1,996;000.
8
9 Alternative number three: consists of constructing a storm water detention pond in
10 Emerald Park. The estimated cost of this alternative is approximately$1,333,000.
11
12 Alternative number four: proposes to eliminate the recurring flood problems through the
13 purchase and demolition of four homes in the vicinity of Problem Area Number One and
14 construct a storm water detention pond to store the runoff Problem Area Number Two.
15 The estimated cost of this alternative is approximately$1,629,000 to $2,095,000.
16
17 Alternative number five: provides a 100-year flood protection through a combination of
18 home purchase, demolition, construction of a holding pond and flood proofing of
19 adjacent structures. The estimated cost of this alternative is approximately$630,000 to
20 $745,000.
21
22 Hubmer indicated that they were recommending that the Council give consideration to
23 alternative number five for several reasons:
24 • It is the least expensive alternative presented in this feasibility study with an
25 opinion of probable cost of$630,000 to $745,000.
26 • The construction cost to convert Emerald Park into a storm water holding pond
27 does not take into consideration the value that this park provides in recreational
28 opportunities to St. Anthony Village residents.
29 • Alternatives number one and number two require the City of St. Anthony Village
30 to improve storm water capacity in Ramsey County. Judicial Ditch Number 3.
31 The Rice Creek Watershed District is the governing authority responsible for the
32 operation and maintenance of Ramsey County Judicial Ditch Number 3. The City
33 of St. Anthony Village could petition the Rice Creek Watershed District to
34 improve the capacity of this ditch system.
35 • Alternatives number one and number two may require the City of St. Anthony to
36 find funding sources other than the Department of Natural Resources Flood
37 Mitigation Grant Funds to implement improvements to a judicial ditch.
38 • Alternatives number 3, 4, and 5 would all be eligible for funding under the DNR
39 Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant.
40 • Alternative number five removes the most frequently damaged and significantly
41 damaged structure from the flood problem area.
42 • With the construction of the storm water basin, depths and reoccurring flood
43 intervals of the intersection of Silver Lane and Shamrock Drive may be reduced,
44 but not completely eliminated.
45
46 Hubmer added that Alternative number five will not completely eliminate the street
47 flooding present at Silver Lane and Shamrock Drive nor the flooding present at 39`h
48 Avenue. It is proposed that the remaining street flooding be corrected in the future, either
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1 through construction of improvements to Ramsey County JD-3 by the RCWD, or by
2 constructing storm water storage within St. Anthony as redevelopment occurs.
3
4 Councilmember Faust confirmed that, with alternative number five, they still had to take
5 one home.
6
7 Councilmember Sparks asked if the homeowners of 4029 Shamrock Drive are aware of
8 the purchasing and demolishing their home. Hubmer stated that they have been in
9 contact with the homeowners since the floods of 1997, and that they were present this
10 evening.
11
12 Hubmer stated that they currently do not have the funding in-hand from the DNR for an
13 implementation of the project,but requested that they give consideration to hiring an
14 appraiser to appraise the home and enter into negotiations of purchasing the property
15 contingent upon the City receiving their funds from the DNR.
16
17 Motion by Councilmember Faust, second by Councilmember Horst, to approve that WSB
18 proceed with alternative number five and get an appraisal and enter into negotiation with
19 the effective property-owner and contingent upon receiving the DNR funds.
20
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22
23 Councilmember Thuesen asked Hubmer to address attempts that have been made to
24 resolve sewer back up. Hubmer identified the different areas and projects which have
25 addressed the sewer back-up problems.
26
27 Hubmer reviewed the 2003 Street Reconstruction Project:
28 • 34`h Avenue NE, between Stinson Boulevard and Silver Lake Road.
29 • Belden Drive, between 33`d Avenue NE and 34`h Avenue NE.
30 • Edward Street NE, between 33`d Avenue NE and 34`h Avenue NE.
31
32 By construction of the roadways and utilities, and to assess the benefited property
33 for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
34 Chapter 429.
35
36 Motion by Councilmember Faust, second by Councilmember Sparks, to approve
37 Resolution 02-050, re: Ordering preparation of report on 2003 Street and Utility
38 Improvements.
39
40 Motion carried unanimously.
41
42 Hubmer stated that the City of St. Anthony has been working with the Mississippi
43 Watershed Organization for additional funding. He indicated that they requested
44 $120,000 from the MWO, which they have received.
45
46 VII. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL.
47 None.
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1 VIII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS.
2 Momson indicated that he and Mayor Hodson met with the Hennepin and Ramsey County
3 Commissioners, Metropolitan.Council staff and part of the Three-Rivers Park District to lay the
4 groundwork for,the upcoming lobbying day on June 25,,2002. He stated that they will comprise
5 an agenda for the day, including a bus tour of the site.
6
7 Morrison stated that the Planning Commission meeting was cancelled this week, and asked if it
8 was the opinion of the Council to revise the ordinance that was on their agenda, providing a
9 better definition of gross floor area. The Council stated that they would like a better definition.
10
11 Councilmember Horst indicated that there was a suggestion at the last "Coffee with the Mayor"
12 that a sign/map of the plan for the Central Park project be placed in the Community Center as
13 well as at the park site.
14
15 Mornson stated that he would look into the best location for the map.
16
17 Councilmember Horst commended Councilmembers Faust and Sparks with their efforts on the
18 Flood Mitigation Grant.
19
20 Councilmember Sparks stated that the City of St. Anthony will be receiving more money in 2002
21 from the MWO than they are putting in for a few years. She added that they are very receptive
22 to another request for next year's budget. .
23
24 Councilmember Thuesen stated that he hoped that the residents of the community have taken the
25 opportunity to see the new library.
26
27 Councilmember Faust stated that he hoped that it was the last time that they had to vote to take a
28 home.
29
30 Councilmember Faust stated that he has appreciated Councilmember Sparks' efforts, as well as
31 those efforts of Todd Hubmer and Mike Morrison, as they have all been very instrumental in
32 guiding the Council through the confusing legislative session.
33
34 Mayor Hodson highlighted another issue that came out of the"Coffee with the Mayor"which
35 was 37`h Avenue. He,indicated that he would discuss the area with Jay Hartman.
36
37 IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
38 None.
39
40 X. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS.
41 None.
42
43 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
44 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, second by Councilmember Sparks, to adjourn the meeting
45 at 9:13 p.m.
46
47 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 Respectfully submitted,
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4 Courtney Seesz
5. TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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7 _ Mayor
8 ATTEST:
9 City Clerk